• Tampa, Florida
  • $17.75 Per Hour
  • Full-time
30+ days ago
The GEO Group

Job Description

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:

Summary
Under general supervision, the Cook prepares large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods. Uses various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Cook cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirements. Maintains accurate production records.
  • Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee food service staff.
  • The Cook conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
  • Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
  • The Cook is responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries and takes inventory of food and supplies as required.
  • Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department.
  • The Cook assists management in maintaining a high-level of good client relations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • Relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting required.
  • Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.
Pay: Pay USD $17.75/Hr.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTampa, Florida
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryGovernment and Military
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.geogroup.com/

About Company

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 Care®." 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. The GEO Continuum of Care is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.

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.

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Facilities Planningunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Food Deliveryunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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