Cook Supervisor - Night Shift

Summit is a specialized food service provider dedicated to serving correctional institutions across the United States. The company focuses on delivering nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals to incarcerated individuals, ensuring they receive balanced and appealing food options during their time in correctional facilities. Summit operates under the broader umbrella of Elior North America, a leading food service company that prides itself on fostering diversity, inclusion, and employee development. Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow their skills and advance their careers. Employees at Summit contribute significantly to the well-being of the incarcerated population by providing essential nutrition and facilitating positive social interactions through meal services.

The role of Cook Supervisor at Summit in Virginia Beach, VA, is a critical position within the corrections food service segment. This is a full-time, on-site employment opportunity that involves coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen employees to maintain efficiency and uphold established food safety and quality standards. The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for instructing and training kitchen staff on all aspects of food service and sanitation, ensuring meals are prepared according to schedule, and verifying that portion sizes, presentation, and temperature meet the company’s high-quality expectations. This role requires managing a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, leadership, and excellent teamwork skills are essential.

Compensation for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, reflecting the responsibility and expertise required to excel in the role. The ideal candidate should have prior culinary experience, preferably at least one year in a high-volume setting with a focus on scratch cooking. Strong culinary knowledge, the ability to multitask, and previous supervisory experience are highly valued. Although no experience is required as training will be provided, candidates with a Food Handlers certification are preferred. This position promises a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth within the Elior North America network.

Working at Summit offers numerous benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of employees. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary insurance plans such as accident and critical illness coverage, commuter benefits to ease transportation, an employee assistance program, 401k retirement savings, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement for full-time employees, and paid time off. Overall, this opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about culinary arts, leadership, and making a positive impact in a unique food service environment.