Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

Summit is a distinguished food service provider focused on serving correctional institutions across the United States. Their mission centers on ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals at every mealtime. With a commitment to quality and care, Summit plays a critical role in supporting the wellbeing of inmates by delivering vital social interaction opportunities and comfort through food service. Summit operates as a segment of Elior North America, a company renowned for championing diversity, growth, and employee development. Elior North America prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where employees can flourish in their careers. Employment benefits and advancement opportunities within the organization are robust, emphasizing the company’s dedication to long-term growth and skill enhancement for all personnel.

The Food Service Director role at Summit in Albany, Oregon offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to lead and manage the food service department within a corrections environment. This full-time, onsite position is classified as non-exempt and is compensated hourly with a competitive wage of $28.50 per hour. As the Food Service Director, you will spearhead the operations of the food service team, overseeing all aspects to ensure uninterrupted meal service to clients and customers. Your leadership will encompass managing associates, including hiring, training, and ensuring their adherence to culinary, safety, and sanitation policies. Budgeting responsibilities are substantial, requiring you to manage ingredient procurement and maintain financial controls to meet departmental targets and forecasts.

In addition to operational oversight, you will collaborate closely with district managers and other departments to navigate both technical and administrative demands of the dining service. Exceptional customer service skills are essential as you address client needs and foster a positive dining experience. This position offers an enriching environment that values effective communication, diversity, and commitment to excellence. The role demands thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications and experience in industrial cooking. Summit also prefers candidates with ServSafe and/or HACCP certification, although this is not mandatory.

By joining Summit, you become part of a team dedicated to making a social impact within the corrections system by providing quality food service and contributing to the overall wellbeing of individuals in custody. Elior North America’s supportive culture, comprehensive benefits, and commitment to diversity and growth make this Food Service Director role both professionally rewarding and meaningful. This opportunity is ideal for leaders eager to influence food service operations while making a tangible difference in a challenging yet important field.