Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

Summit is a specialized food service provider dedicated to catering to correctional institutions across the United States. They focus on delivering nutritious and appetizing meals to incarcerated individuals. Through their services, Summit plays a significant role in ensuring that inmates receive healthy food options and vital social interaction during mealtimes, which is an important aspect of inmate welfare and rehabilitation. Summit is part of Elior North America, a company committed to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and employee development. Elior North America fosters a supportive work environment that encourages growth and advancement at all levels, making it an excellent place for careers in the food service industry, particularly within correctional facility settings.

The position of Cook Supervisor at Summit's correctional facility in Woodstown, New Jersey, is a full-time, onsite role focused on managing and supervising kitchen staff within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is critical for ensuring food quality, safety, and adherence to established culinary standards. The Cook Supervisor will have the responsibility of instructing and training employees on food service methods and sanitation practices, maintaining the timely start of meal services, and ensuring all meals meet the required standards for portion size, presentation, and temperature.

This role requires a minimum of one year of prior culinary experience in a high-volume environment that emphasizes scratch cooking methods. The ideal candidate must possess comprehensive culinary knowledge, be detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic setting. Supervisory experience is also essential, as the supervisor will oversee the work of others and ensure operational efficiency. Food Handler certification is preferred but not mandatory. Compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour, reflecting the level of responsibility and the specialized skills required.

This position offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with voluntary insurance options for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity provided by UNUM. Additional perks include discount programs, commuter benefits for parking and transit, an employee assistance program (EAP), 401(k) retirement savings plan, sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. These benefits contribute to a supportive and rewarding employment experience.

Working as a Cook Supervisor at Summit not only offers a competitive hourly wage and extensive benefits but also the chance to contribute to a meaningful mission within the correctional facility system. The role offers career development opportunities within Elior North America, a company that values diversity and strives for an inclusive workforce. Employees in this role can expect to gain valuable experience in food service management, team leadership, and high-volume food preparation, supporting a critical public service function in a correctional institution environment.