Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.00
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM insurance
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Summit is a dedicated provider of food services specifically tailored to correctional institutions across the United States. Their mission is to ensure that incarcerated individuals receive nutritious and tasty meals at every mealtime. This not only supports the physical health of the inmates but also provides vital social interaction opportunities during meal periods. Summit operates with a commitment to quality, safety, and care, making a significant impact on the communities they serve by improving the standards of meal services within correctional facilities. They take pride in their role as a trusted partner in the corrections segment and emphasize professional growth and employee development within their organization.
This position is for a Cook Supervisor at Summit's correctional facility located in Woodstown, New Jersey. This full-time onsite role offers an hourly wage of $20.00, representing a stable and rewarding career path in food service management within a unique and structured environment. As a Cook Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of kitchen operations, tasked with coordinating and supervising the kitchen team to ensure all food service activities adhere to established quality and safety standards. You will be responsible for training staff on proper culinary practices and sanitation, ensuring the timely start of meal services, and maintaining high standards for food portions, appearance, and temperature. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional with a background in scratch cooking in high-volume environments, who demonstrates excellent leadership abilities and attention to detail. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic settings and is able to effectively manage multiple responsibilities while delivering superior food quality and service.
Working as a Cook Supervisor at Summit provides valuable exposure to the correctional food service sector, a specialized area that demands precision, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards. The role also offers numerous benefits, including medical and dental insurance, vision care, voluntary insurance options, commuter and discount programs, an employee assistance program, 401(k) plans, paid sick time, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Summit and its parent company, Elior North America, are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer that invests in the professional development of its employees and offers ample opportunities for career advancement within its various brand segments and corporate offices. This position not only provides a competitive compensation package but also supports a healthy work-life balance and professional growth in a unique and impactful field of food service management.
This position is for a Cook Supervisor at Summit's correctional facility located in Woodstown, New Jersey. This full-time onsite role offers an hourly wage of $20.00, representing a stable and rewarding career path in food service management within a unique and structured environment. As a Cook Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of kitchen operations, tasked with coordinating and supervising the kitchen team to ensure all food service activities adhere to established quality and safety standards. You will be responsible for training staff on proper culinary practices and sanitation, ensuring the timely start of meal services, and maintaining high standards for food portions, appearance, and temperature. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional with a background in scratch cooking in high-volume environments, who demonstrates excellent leadership abilities and attention to detail. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic settings and is able to effectively manage multiple responsibilities while delivering superior food quality and service.
Working as a Cook Supervisor at Summit provides valuable exposure to the correctional food service sector, a specialized area that demands precision, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards. The role also offers numerous benefits, including medical and dental insurance, vision care, voluntary insurance options, commuter and discount programs, an employee assistance program, 401(k) plans, paid sick time, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Summit and its parent company, Elior North America, are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer that invests in the professional development of its employees and offers ample opportunities for career advancement within its various brand segments and corporate offices. This position not only provides a competitive compensation package but also supports a healthy work-life balance and professional growth in a unique and impactful field of food service management.
Job Requirements
- At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
- Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once
- The ideal candidate must have high-level product knowledge, provide friendly and helpful customer service and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- The ideal candidate must have experience supervising a team
Job Qualifications
- At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
- Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards
- Experience supervising a team
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks at once
- High-level product knowledge
- Ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service
- Food handlers certification preferred
Job Duties
- Instructing and training employees in all aspects of food service and sanitation
- Ensuring meal services begin on time
- Ensuring that portion, appearance and temperature for all food items is appropriate and of high quality
- Coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen employees
- Maintaining compliance with established culinary standards and safety regulations
- Monitoring kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules
- Providing leadership and support to the kitchen team
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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