COOK OFFICER

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.

Vacation Time and Sick Time:

• Vacation Time: 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years
• Vacation Time: 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• Vacation Time: 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• Vacation Time: 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above
• SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

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

• 401 (k) + 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Training
• Farmers Auto Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Legal Shield services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Norton Life Lock benefits
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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

Summary:

The Cook Officer is responsible for all aspects of food preparation and service in the facility, including cooking, cleaning, prepping, and planning. The Cook Officer is assigned to prepare 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 including special, medical, and religious diets.

In addition, this position also oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees in common areas of the facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Cook Officer prepares, and 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 food service staff.
• Conducts visual security inspection of returned full carts to ensure no damage or altering has occurred. Reports any suspicious damage or altered food cart.
• The Cook Officer provides direction to food service team for assigned meals and takes direction from other team members when other meals are being prepped/cooked.
• Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• The Cook Officer is responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries, takes inventory, and assists in rotating food and supplies as required.
• Conducts shakedown of food service products received to ensure no contraband materials are present. Confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Rotates cleaning duties including but not limited to mopping, dishwashing, sanitizing food prep areas.
• Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department.
• The Cook Officer prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures all tools are checked out and returned to secure area.
• Conducts safety and security checks of food service and other areas as needed. Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
• The Cook Officer may serve as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as needed.
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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