Cook Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary insurance
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Summit is a company specializing in food services for correctional facilities across the United States. The company is committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals to incarcerated individuals, ensuring they receive quality food as part of their daily lives. Summit operates within the corrections segment, emphasizing security, efficiency, and adherence to rigorous standards in all aspects of their food service operations. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and professional environment that promotes both employee development and operational excellence. Summit is part of Elior North America, a larger organization that values diversity, equal opportunity, and the personal growth of its employees. Elior North America encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects this commitment to inclusivity and support.

The role of Cook Supervisor at Summit's correctional facility in Stafford, Virginia, offers an excellent opportunity for experienced culinary professionals to step into a supervisory position in a dynamic and demanding environment. This is a full-time, onsite position that involves overseeing the kitchen team to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring meal services are prepared on time and meet portion, appearance, and temperature requirements. They will play a crucial role in training kitchen staff, enhancing their skills in food service and sanitation practices, and maintaining operational efficiency.

With an hourly compensation of $18.00, this role requires someone with a solid background in culinary operations, preferably with experience in high-volume, quality-focused establishments where scratch cooking is emphasized. The supervisor will need exceptional attention to detail, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who values delivering consistent, high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with culinary standards and correctional facility protocols.

Summit and Elior North America value employee well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, financial, and professional health. Employees in this role can expect benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary insurance offerings, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and paid time off. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also a supportive workplace culture that encourages personal and career growth within the food service and corrections segments.

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
  • high-level product knowledge
  • ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service
  • 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
  • excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once
  • high-level product knowledge
  • experience providing friendly and helpful customer service
  • experience supervising a team

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
  • supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily work schedules
  • monitoring compliance with safety and health regulations
  • maintaining inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed
  • providing feedback and coaching to team members to improve performance

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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