Cook Supervisor - Night Shift

Summit is a leading food service provider dedicated to serving correctional institutions across the United States. Known for its commitment to quality and care, Summit ensures that incarcerated individuals receive delicious, nutritious meals that not only meet dietary standards but also provide essential social interaction during mealtimes. By partnering with correctional facilities, Summit plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of residents in these institutions through its specialized food service operations.

Elior North America, the parent company behind Summit, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization. Elior North America is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where employees can grow and develop their skills. The company emphasizes career advancement opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply, ensuring a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. With a presence in multiple brand segments, Elior North America provides employees with a pathway for professional growth within the company or its various divisions.

The role of Cook Supervisor at Summit’s corrections team in Virginia Beach, VA, is a full-time, onsite position offering an hourly wage of $20.00. This position plays a vital role in the kitchen by coordinating and supervising kitchen staff to ensure food service is efficient, timely, and meets high standards of quality and sanitation. The successful candidate will oversee food preparation and service, instruct and train employees on culinary and sanitation practices, and maintain strict adherence to established protocols in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As a Cook Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing team members and ensuring that all meals served meet proper portion sizes, have the appropriate appearance, and are served at the correct temperature. Your role includes instructing kitchen staff in all aspects of food service, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and efficiency. It is essential to foster a positive work environment by leading through example and providing support, guidance, and training to employees to enhance their skills and productivity.

This position is ideal for individuals who have prior culinary experience in high-volume settings or those willing to be trained and develop their culinary skills in a supportive atmosphere. The Cook Supervisor will ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards and help maintain the kitchen's operational flow. Summit offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Joining Summit means contributing to a mission that undertakes more than just food preparation – it supports the daily lives and rehabilitative efforts of correctional facility residents through quality meal services.