Cook - Competitive Benfits

Summit is a distinguished food service provider dedicated to serving correctional institutions across the United States. Focused on ensuring incarcerated individuals have access to nutritious and delicious meals, Summit plays a critical role in promoting well-being and social interaction during mealtimes within correctional facilities. Operating in a dynamic and mission-driven environment, Summit emphasizes high food quality, safety, and efficient meal preparation, helping to maintain a supportive atmosphere for those they serve. As part of Elior North America, a leader in foodservice management, Summit benefits from a broad network of resources and a commitment to employee development and growth. Elior North America prides itself on fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, offering advancement opportunities to all staff members to propel their careers forward. Joining Summit means becoming part of a company that values teamwork, professionalism, and a dedication to making a positive impact through foodservice.

We are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join our highly motivated and energetic kitchen team at our Placerville, California location. This is a full-time onsite opportunity within the corrections segment, where you will be instrumental in preparing and serving high-quality meals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role requires a candidate who is passionate about scratch cooking and dedicated to maintaining culinary standards while adapting to the unique challenges of a correctional foodservice setting. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and proficient in using various kitchen equipment and tools. Responsibilities include quality and portion control, creative food presentation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, proper food storage, and adherence to safe food handling policies, procedures, and recipes. Strong customer service skills are also essential to effectively support team operations and meet the needs of the facility.

Compensation for this role starts at $24.00 per hour, reflecting the value placed on qualified culinary professionals in this specialty area. Summit offers an array of benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of its employees. These benefits include medical insurance for full-time employees, dental and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options for accidents and critical illnesses, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, 401(k) retirement plans, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Joining Summit means not only securing a rewarding job but also accessing a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within an organization committed to nurturing its workforce and maintaining a high level of foodservice excellence.