Cook Supervisor

Summit is a reputable food service provider specializing in serving correctional institutions across the United States. The company is dedicated to ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to nutritious, delicious meals at every mealtime, supporting both their physical health and social interactions. Summit prioritizes the quality and efficiency of meal services within correctional facilities, employing staff passionate about making a meaningful impact in a unique and often challenging environment. By focusing on high standards and care in food preparation and delivery, Summit plays a crucial role in promoting well-being within the correctional system.

This particular job opening is for a Cook Supervisor position at the Fayette County TN Justice Center located in Somerville, Tennessee. This is a full-time, onsite role offering a competitive pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating and supervising kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations and uphold established food preparation and sanitation standards in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

In this supervisory role, you will be leading a team of employees in a high-volume kitchen setting with an emphasis on scratch cooking. Your duties will include instructing and training staff on all aspects of food service and sanitation to ensure that meal services start on time. You will also be responsible for making sure that portion sizes, food appearance, and temperatures meet high-quality benchmarks consistently.

The ideal candidate must bring at least one year of prior culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment and demonstrate complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards. You will need excellent attention to detail, the ability to multi-task effectively, and strong product knowledge. Providing friendly and helpful customer service in a fast-paced environment is also key. Experience in supervising a team is required, as this role requires leadership skills to manage kitchen staff and maintain smooth operations.

Preferred qualifications include Food Handlers certification, which enhances the candidate's ability to maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards. Working in a corrections setting requires adaptability, discipline, and a strong commitment to following guidelines. This position offers the chance to grow within Summit and Elior North America, benefiting from development and advancement opportunities in a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Elior North America, the parent company of Summit, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. They encourage applications from individuals of varied backgrounds and abilities and provide career advancement chances at corporate and brand segment levels. This commitment ensures that the workers in this position are supported in their professional growth and skill development.

In summary, if you are a motivated culinary professional with supervisory experience who thrives in a structured kitchen environment and wishes to contribute to a vital service in the corrections field, this Cook Supervisor role is an excellent opportunity. You will be working with a dedicated team that values quality, efficiency, and employee development while providing essential services that make a difference in the community.