Cook

Summit is a specialized service provider in the corrections sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality meals to incarcerated individuals across various correctional facilities in the United States. As a trusted brand focused on correctional food service, Summit emphasizes the importance of food as not only a nutritional necessity but also a means of social interaction for inmates during mealtimes. The company operates as part of Elior North America, a leading foodservice management company that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in employment, and supports employee development and career growth across all operational levels.

Located in Placerville, California, the Summit team provides efficient, nutritious, and appetizing meals while maintaining strict compliance with food safety and operational standards. Working with Summit in the corrections segment means contributing to a vital aspect of daily life within correctional facilities, ensuring that mealtime is both a sustenance and a positive experience for those served.

This is a full-time, onsite cook position within Summit's correctional division based in Placerville. The role requires a committed and experienced cook who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments. The successful candidate will join a motivated and energetic kitchen staff, preparing scratch-cooked meals that meet quality and portion control standards. At Summit, cooks are not only responsible for food preparation but also for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following food safety protocols, and presenting meals creatively.

Summit values culinary passion and attention to detail, making this role ideal for those driven to produce delicious, wholesome food in a demanding setting. The position offers a competitive wage of $24.00 per hour and provides ample opportunity for personal and professional growth within Elior North America’s supportive environment. The company underlines a culture of advancement, encouraging employees to develop skills that can lead to diverse career pathways within their organization or the broader food service industry.

Working as a cook for Summit requires mastery of culinary techniques and equipment, accurate portioning, safe food handling, and customer service aptitude. The role demands an individual capable of multitasking, maintaining high standards of food quality, and contributing to a team-oriented kitchen environment. The commitment to safety, efficiency, and excellence is paramount to successfully fulfilling this role’s responsibilities.

In addition to a dynamic work environment, Summit offers a robust benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of its employees. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, voluntary coverage for accident and critical illness, commuter benefits such as parking and transit subsidies, employee assistance programs, 401(k) retirement plans, sick time, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees, and paid time off. This comprehensive benefits structure reflects the company's dedication to fostering happy, healthy, and stable workforces.

Summit’s position within Elior North America means that employees are part of a larger inclusive community that champions equal opportunity employment and diversity. The company’s commitment to an inclusive workplace ensures all applicants receive consideration regardless of background, and the management reserves the right to revise job descriptions to meet evolving business needs. Joining Summit means joining a forward-thinking foodservice provider committed to quality, community, and career growth.