Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Summit is a leading food service provider specializing in serving correctional institutions across the United States. Dedicated to ensuring incarcerated populations have access to nutritious, delicious meals, Summit plays a critical role in supporting the wellbeing and social interaction of individuals in correctional facilities. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the Summit brand is recognized for its commitment to quality, safety, and service excellence in a challenging environment. Summit operates within the corrections segment and maintains a strong focus on delivering meals that meet dietary guidelines and provide comfort to inmates during their meals.
The role of Food Service Worker at Summit's correctional facility in Mobile, AL, represents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a full-time, onsite position in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Food Service Worker, you will be an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing, serving, and distributing food. This role may require working in various areas such as the tray line, dish room, cafeteria, and storeroom, providing exposure to multiple facets of food service operations. This position demands strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Working in correctional facilities requires team members to be adaptable, motivated, and capable of handling the unique challenges the environment presents.
The compensation range for this position is competitive, ranging from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour. Summit offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, which include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include voluntary UNUM offerings for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, a discount program, commuter benefits for parking and transit, employee assistance programs (EAP), 401k retirement plans, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. This broad benefits package not only supports employee health and wellbeing but also encourages professional growth and financial security.
By joining Summit, you also become part of Elior North America, a company that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. Elior North America is committed to supporting the personal and professional development of all employees through training and advancement opportunities. The skills you build at Elior North America can open doors to future opportunities within the company, whether in corporate roles or other brand segments. This supportive environment is designed to foster growth while maintaining the highest standards in food service delivery in correctional settings.
In summary, the Food Service Worker position at Summit offers a meaningful career path in the corrections food service industry, combining hands-on experience with opportunities for advancement. This role is ideal for individuals with excellent customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Summit's mission to provide healthy, enjoyable meals within correctional facilities ensures that every meal served contributes to the wellbeing and comfort of its clients. If you are motivated, organized, and eager to develop your skills in food service, this role presents an excellent chance to grow personally and professionally while making a positive impact within the correctional community.
The role of Food Service Worker at Summit's correctional facility in Mobile, AL, represents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a full-time, onsite position in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Food Service Worker, you will be an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing, serving, and distributing food. This role may require working in various areas such as the tray line, dish room, cafeteria, and storeroom, providing exposure to multiple facets of food service operations. This position demands strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Working in correctional facilities requires team members to be adaptable, motivated, and capable of handling the unique challenges the environment presents.
The compensation range for this position is competitive, ranging from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour. Summit offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, which include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include voluntary UNUM offerings for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, a discount program, commuter benefits for parking and transit, employee assistance programs (EAP), 401k retirement plans, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. This broad benefits package not only supports employee health and wellbeing but also encourages professional growth and financial security.
By joining Summit, you also become part of Elior North America, a company that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. Elior North America is committed to supporting the personal and professional development of all employees through training and advancement opportunities. The skills you build at Elior North America can open doors to future opportunities within the company, whether in corporate roles or other brand segments. This supportive environment is designed to foster growth while maintaining the highest standards in food service delivery in correctional settings.
In summary, the Food Service Worker position at Summit offers a meaningful career path in the corrections food service industry, combining hands-on experience with opportunities for advancement. This role is ideal for individuals with excellent customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Summit's mission to provide healthy, enjoyable meals within correctional facilities ensures that every meal served contributes to the wellbeing and comfort of its clients. If you are motivated, organized, and eager to develop your skills in food service, this role presents an excellent chance to grow personally and professionally while making a positive impact within the correctional community.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- must possess strong interpersonal skills
- must have excellent attention to detail
- must have excellent communication skills
- must have excellent organization skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work onsite full-time
Job Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- customer service skills
- excellent attention to detail
- service knowledge
- excellent communication skills
- excellent organization skills
- prior food service experience preferred
Job Duties
- Preparing food
- serving food
- distributing food
- working in tray line
- working in dish room
- working in cafeteria
- working in storeroom
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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