Asst Food Service Director - NEX

Summit is a dedicated food service provider specializing in correctional institutions across the United States. The company’s core mission is to ensure that incarcerated individuals have access to nutritious, healthy, and delicious meals at every dining opportunity. By partnering with Summit, you will play a crucial role in supporting this mission, ensuring quality food service and providing vital social interaction during mealtimes for inmates. Summit is part of Elior North America, a recognized leader in the food service industry committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee development across all functional areas. Elior North America prides itself on offering career advancement opportunities and fostering a growth-oriented environment where employees can thrive and build meaningful careers. Employees at Elior North America benefit from comprehensive training programs, leadership development, and a supportive workplace culture that values diverse backgrounds and promotes equal opportunity for all.

The Assistant Food Service Director role in Elkhart, Indiana, is a full-time onsite position within Summit’s Corrections segment. This position reports to the Food Service Director and entails assisting in managing all culinary, safety, sanitation, and operational aspects of the correctional facility’s food service operations. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse team, including chefs, cooks, cashiers, baristas, and catering staff, ensuring that the facility delivers high-quality food with friendly and efficient service. Leadership skills, financial management, and strong communication capabilities are essential to this role.

In this leadership role, the Assistant Food Service Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining a sizable team to support day-to-day food service activities. They will ensure that all food preparation and service adhere to safety and sanitation standards, maintain compliance with regulations, and strive for operational excellence and profitability. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with at least two years of supervisory experience in food service, a solid track record of financial responsibility, and a passionate commitment to customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $19.00 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Joining Summit means becoming part of a team that impacts the lives of incarcerated individuals by providing them with not only meals but also essential social support within a correctional environment. Elior North America’s commitment to diversity and employee development ensures that this role offers meaningful career progression and a chance to build valuable skills in food service management. If you are a proactive leader with expertise in food service operations and a passion for making a difference in a unique setting, the Assistant Food Service Director position at Summit in Elkhart, Indiana, could be your next career step.