Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

Summit is a dedicated correctional food service provider committed to delivering nutritious and delicious meals to incarcerated individuals across the United States. This company operates within highly regulated environments, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance through every aspect of its food service. Summit plays an essential role in correctional institutions by providing not only sustenance but also an opportunity for social interaction during mealtimes, helping to support the well-being of those in custody. The organization’s focus is on quality, efficiency, and adherence to strict standards while meeting the unique challenges of working within correctional facilities.

This position is for a Cook Supervisor role located at a correctional facility in South Bend, Indiana. The employment type is full-time and onsite, offering a competitive wage of $18.50 per hour. As a Cook Supervisor, the successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations within this dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring that food preparation and service meet established culinary standards. This role requires leadership skills to instruct and train kitchen staff on food service processes, sanitation standards, and quality controls that adhere to Summit’s expectations and regulatory requirements.

The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for supervising employees to maintain efficient workflow in the kitchen. They will ensure that meal services begin promptly, that food portions are consistent, and that the quality, temperature, and appearance of meals meet rigorous standards. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm and organized kitchen. Candidates will need to possess credible prior culinary experience, especially in settings involving high volume and scratch cooking, to effectively perform and enforce proper culinary methods and techniques.

Additionally, the Cook Supervisor must provide excellent customer service within a correctional environment, fostering a positive atmosphere for team members and those they serve. The role also includes a supervisory aspect, requiring experience in leading teams to meet operational goals. Preferred qualifications include a Food Handlers certification, though this is not mandatory.

Summit offers a range of employee benefits that include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance options, a commuter benefits program, an employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings, paid sick time, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. This supportive benefits package ensures that employees have access to resources that promote their health, financial security, and professional development.

Elior North America, the parent company, upholds equal opportunity employment principles by welcoming applicants without discrimination and encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. Employees at Elior North America can expect opportunities for career growth and skills advancement across various company segments and roles, making this position an excellent opportunity for cooks with supervisory abilities who seek to grow their careers within correctional food service management.