Cook Supervisor

Summit is a specialized food service provider dedicated to serving correctional institutions across the United States. Focused on delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to incarcerated individuals, Summit plays a vital role in ensuring that inmates receive access to delicious and healthy food with each meal. Operating in a demanding environment where precision, efficiency, and compliance with strict standards are essential, Summit maintains a commitment to quality and customer service that goes beyond traditional food service roles. Their work supports the well-being of inmates and facilitates important social interactions during mealtimes, contributing positively to the overall correctional environment.

As part of the Elior North America family, Summit benefits from being backed by a leading foodservice management company that emphasizes diversity, employee development, and career growth. Elior North America is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive and advance professionally. This commitment creates an empowering environment for candidates joining their teams.

The role of Cook Supervisor at Summit’s Farmington, Utah correctional facility is a full-time, onsite position offering a competitive hourly wage of $21.00. This pivotal supervisory role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure food quality, safety, and compliance with established culinary standards. The Cook Supervisor will play a key leadership role in training employees, managing workflow, and maintaining high-quality meal production within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position requires significant culinary expertise and prior experience in high-volume kitchens, particularly with an emphasis on scratch cooking techniques.

In this role, the Cook Supervisor will be tasked with instructing team members on food service protocols and sanitation requirements, guaranteeing meals are served punctually and meet strict portion, presentation, and temperature standards. Their leadership directly impacts the smooth functioning of the food service operation, requiring excellent multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a positive and efficient workplace atmosphere. The ideal candidate combines hands-on culinary skills with effective supervisory capabilities to guide their team in delivering consistent, excellent meals to the facility’s residents.

Summit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, as well as voluntary insurance options, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, 401(k) plans, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also meaningful opportunities for professional growth and skill development within a supportive and diverse organizational culture.