Cook Supervisor

The hiring establishment is a correctional facility located in Shelbyville, KY, seeking to enhance its kitchen team by bringing on board an experienced cook supervisor. This facility operates a dynamic and high-volume food service environment that requires coordination and effective supervision to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The organization values professionalism and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining excellent food service standards. As an employer, it offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, recognizing the importance of supporting its team members in their roles and personal development.

The cook supervisor role is a pivotal position within the correctional facility’s kitchen operations. This position is designed for an individual who possesses both culinary expertise and leadership skills to oversee food preparation and kitchen staff. The individual in this role will be responsible for instructing and training employees, ensuring compliance with culinary and sanitation standards, and managing the timely and efficient delivery of meal services. This role demands an ability to sustain the highest quality of cooking with a focus on scratch cooking, which means preparing meals from basic ingredients, ensuring both freshness and nutritional value.

In addition to culinary skills, the cook supervisor will coordinate activities to maintain operational flow and workforce efficiency. This includes monitoring portion sizes, food appearance, and temperature, assuring that all meals meet the established standards for quality and safety before they reach the table. The supervisor will act as a mentor and guide, promoting continuous improvement in food service procedures and team performance. The job offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, structured environment where attention to detail and multitasking are essential traits.

Compensation for this role ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, which reflects the responsibilities and level of experience required. The hire will benefit from a wide range of employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage through UNUM, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), 401k retirement plans, paid time off, sick leave, and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees. Additionally, the facility observes nine paid holidays each year, ensuring that employees receive time off for important occasions.

This role is well suited for candidates who have prior culinary experience in high-volume settings, ideally with a strong emphasis on scratch cooking. Candidates with supervisory experience who possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously will thrive in this position. Certification such as Food Handlers is preferred but not mandatory, adding an advantage to applicants who hold this credential. Overall, this position offers a rewarding career opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the food service program of a respected correctional institution while developing valuable supervisory and culinary skills.