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FOOD SERVICE OFFICER
full-timeBasile

Summary

Location

Basile

Type

full-time

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Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

 

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer


Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

  • We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
  • Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

In This Role You Will

  • Direct, supervise, and monitor detainees assigned to Food Services in terms of food preparation, cleanup, and sanitation.
  • Monitor inmate or detainee movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.
  • Perform shakedowns for contraband materials and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
  • Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
  • Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
  • Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • Successful completion of training courses as required by GEO and facility training standards, including ACA required training.
  • Demonstrated experience in food service activities, with commercial or institutional meal preparation preferred.
  • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
  • Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
  • Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
  • Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
  • Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
  • Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
  • May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
  • Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
  • Although advanced training or college coursework is not required, it would be highly desirable if you had experience in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field. Training in cultural diversity is also a plus.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently have to bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level. You should also be able to:

  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more).
  • Drive automatic equipment vehicle.
  • Climb, sit and sometimes work in extreme temperatures.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Food Preparation,Sanitation,Monitoring,Emergency Response,Contraband Control,Record Keeping,Assistance,Maintenance Reporting,Physical Alertness,Stress Management,Behavioral Sciences,Cultural Sensitivity,Correctional Services,Meal Preparation,Teamwork,Communication

About The GEO Group

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM."​ GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum. The GEO Continuum of CareTM is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

For information visit
GEO’s Homepage: www.geogroup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/geogroup
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGEOGroupInc
Careers site: www.jobs.geogroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is the Law:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Security and Investigations
Founding Year: 1984

What you'll do

  • The Food Service Officer will direct and supervise detainees in food services, ensuring proper food preparation and sanitation. They will also monitor movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a FOOD SERVICE OFFICER do at The GEO Group?

As a FOOD SERVICE OFFICER at The GEO Group, you will: the Food Service Officer will direct and supervise detainees in food services, ensuring proper food preparation and sanitation. They will also monitor movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies..

Why join The GEO Group as a FOOD SERVICE OFFICER?

The GEO Group is a leading Security and Investigations company.

Is the FOOD SERVICE OFFICER position at The GEO Group remote?

The FOOD SERVICE OFFICER position at The GEO Group is based in Basile, Louisiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the FOOD SERVICE OFFICER position at The GEO Group?

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