Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

Summit is a leading foodservice provider specializing in serving correctional institutions across the United States. The company is dedicated to ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to nutritious, delicious meals at every mealtime. With a focus on quality, safety, and adherence to high standards, Summit plays a critical role in the daily lives of those within the correctional system. Operating within this context requires a commitment to consistency and care, as well as the ability to work effectively in a structured environment that adheres to strict regulations. Summit is a part of Elior North America, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to equal opportunity and fostering employee growth and development at all levels. Elior North America prides itself on supporting its workforce through skill development, offering opportunities for career advancement within its various brand segments and corporate offices. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, creating a supportive and empowering workplace.

The Cook Supervisor position at Summit’s correctional facility kitchen in Los Lunas, New Mexico, offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who are experienced in high-volume, quality food service operations and interested in playing a vital supervisory role. As a Cook Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily activities of kitchen employees, ensuring that meal services are delivered efficiently, on time, and meet the established standards of quality and food safety. This role demands strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

In this full-time, onsite role, the Cook Supervisor will be instrumental in instructing and training kitchen staff in food preparation and sanitation practices, maintaining portion control, and ensuring each meal served meets stringent requirements for temperature, appearance, and taste. The role involves supervising food service operations with a sharp attention to detail and fostering a collaborative team environment where employees are motivated to achieve their best. With a starting wage of $19.00 per hour, this position offers a competitive salary in the corrections food service segment.

The successful candidate will bring at least one year of prior culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen that emphasizes scratch cooking, along with comprehensive knowledge of proper culinary methods and standards. Experience in supervising a team is essential, as is the ability to provide excellent customer service and multitask effectively under pressure. Additional preferred credentials include certification in food handling, which underscores the importance of food safety and sanitation in this role.

Joining Summit means becoming part of an organization that not only values operational excellence and food quality but also prioritizes employee well-being through an extensive benefits package. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as voluntary offerings such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage through UNUM. Employees also benefit from discount programs, commuter benefits including parking and transit, an employee assistance program (EAP), 401k retirement savings plans, paid sick leave, holiday pay for nine paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. These benefits reflect Summit's commitment to supporting its workforce both inside and outside the workplace.

If you are an experienced culinary professional seeking to advance your career in a supervisory capacity within a mission-driven, structured, and growth-oriented company, the Cook Supervisor role at Summit’s Los Lunas correctional facility offers an exceptional opportunity. With a focus on high standards, teamwork, and employee development, Summit and Elior North America provide a robust platform for your professional growth and personal success.