Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

Summit is a specialized food service provider dedicated to delivering nutritious and appetizing meals exclusively within correctional institutions across the United States. By focusing on a unique segment, Summit ensures that incarcerated individuals receive high-quality meals that not only fulfill their nutritional requirements but also contribute to the overall environment by promoting social interaction during meal times. As part of the broader Elior North America family, Summit operates with a commitment to equality, diversity, and employee development. Elior North America places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive workforce where employees from all backgrounds are encouraged to grow and advance their careers. With an established reputation in the corrections food service sector, Summit offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful setting, delivering essential services that support institutional operations and inmate well-being.

The role of the Cook Supervisor at the Summit correctional facility kitchen in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a key position that combines culinary expertise with leadership abilities to maintain and oversee high standards of food preparation and service. This full-time, onsite role involves coordinating and supervising the kitchen staff to ensure that all food items are prepared on schedule, meet stringent quality benchmarks, and adhere to proper portion, temperature, and presentation standards. The Cook Supervisor's responsibilities span training and instructing employees on food service procedures and sanitation requirements to guarantee safe and efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation for this role starts at $17.00 per hour, reflecting its combination of culinary skill and supervisory duties in a challenging correctional setting. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, quality-focused establishment with a strong emphasis on scratch cooking. This experience, combined with a thorough understanding of proper culinary methods and standards, will enable the Cook Supervisor to effectively guide the kitchen team towards delivering exceptional meal service. Candidates must exhibit excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, an essential trait in the dynamic food service environment of a correctional facility.

Additionally, the role demands high-level product knowledge and a customer service mindset tailored to the unique environment of corrections food service, where the provision of meals supports both nutrition and social interaction. Experience in supervising teams is required to efficiently manage workflow and uphold the operational standards. Preferably, candidates will possess a Food Handlers certification, contributing to the safety and compliance of kitchen operations.

Summit and Elior North America offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a voluntary UNUM offering for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, a discount program, commuter benefits including parking and transit, an employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, sick time, holiday pay for nine paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. These benefits underscore the company’s commitment to employee wellness and professional growth.

By joining Summit as a Cook Supervisor, you will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of food services within a vital sector, contributing to both institutional operations and the well-being of the incarcerated population. The position offers stability, competitive pay, and a supportive environment geared toward employee advancement and skill development within the Elior North America family.