Cook

Summit is a specialized food service company dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious meals within correctional institutions across the United States. As a leader in correctional facility kitchen services, Summit operates with a focus on delivering not only delicious and healthy food but also fostering meaningful social interaction during mealtimes for incarcerated individuals. Their commitment to food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction ensures a positive dining experience tailored to the unique requirements of correctional environments. Located in Reidsville, North Carolina, Summit is part of the larger Elior North America family, an equal opportunity employer devoted to diversity, growth, and employee development across all levels of the organization. Elior North America values inclusion and offers extensive opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement within its various brand segments.

The role being offered is for a full-time Cook at Summit’s correctional facility kitchen division in Reidsville, NC. This position is onsite and involves working with a motivated and energetic kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting that emphasizes scratch cooking methods. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare and serve high-quality meals while maintaining strict adherence to safety and food handling protocols. The ideal candidate will possess prior culinary experience, particularly in environments requiring quality focus and volume production, and demonstrate proficiency with various kitchen equipment, food preparation techniques, and portion control. This role requires an individual who is passionate about cooking, excels in multitasking, and upholds excellent attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction.

The Cook will engage in duties that include preparing food, ensuring proper storage of ingredients, presenting meals creatively, and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the kitchen. Candidates must be able to work efficiently within a team, follow established recipes and procedures, and comply with health and safety standards. Customer service experience is also essential, reflecting the importance of delivering meals that meet expectations and contribute positively to the correctional facility environment. Compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, reflecting the skill and dedication required.

Summit, under the umbrella of Elior North America, offers a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary insurance offerings, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, 401k, paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement. This extensive benefits package underscores the company’s commitment to the well-being, development, and satisfaction of its employees. Working at Summit provides an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving vulnerable populations while advancing one’s culinary career in a structured and growth-oriented setting.