Cook Supervisor - Night Shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM accident insurance
Voluntary UNUM critical illness insurance
Voluntary UNUM 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 dedicated company specializing in serving correctional institutions, ensuring that incarcerated individuals across the United States receive nutritious and delicious meals at every meal service. As a part of Elior North America, Summit is committed to delivering high-quality food services in a correctional environment, emphasizing both nutrition and the importance of social interaction during mealtimes. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create growth opportunities for all employees while maintaining a supportive, development-focused workplace culture. Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an environment where all employees can advance their skills and careers within its various brand segments.

This full-time onsite Cook Supervisor role is based in Virginia Beach, VA, and offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.00. The position focuses on coordinating and supervising food service staff in a fast-paced corrections facility, ensuring that all meals meet established quality, portion, and safety standards. As a Cook Supervisor, you will be responsible for training team members in food preparation, sanitation, and service procedures. This role demands strong leadership skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail to maintain high standards and timely meal services.

The environment is dynamic, fostering a strong team atmosphere where efficient workflow and adherence to food safety protocols are critical. Candidates will benefit from a supportive work culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. Summit also provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans, as well as paid time off and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees. The Cook Supervisor position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute positively to the correctional community by delivering essential meal services and supporting rehabilitative social interactions through food service operations. This role calls for individuals who are passionate about food service excellence and experienced in managing teams within high-volume kitchens, preferably with a background in scratch cooking and food handling certifications.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • willingness to train with no prior experience required
  • at least one year of culinary experience in a quality and high volume kitchen preferred
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • ability to maintain high standards of sanitation
  • ability to work onsite full-time
  • reliable and punctual
  • ability to perform under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • Experience supervising a team
  • culinary experience in a quality and high volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
  • complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards
  • excellent attention to detail
  • ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • food handlers certification preferred
  • friendly and helpful customer service skills

Job Duties

  • Instructing and training employees in all aspects of food service and sanitation
  • ensuring meal services begin on time
  • ensuring that portion, appearance and temperature for all food items is appropriate and of high quality
  • supervising team members to maintain efficiency and adherence to standards
  • managing workflow in a fast-paced correctional dining environment
  • monitoring food safety and hygiene compliance
  • providing friendly and helpful customer service

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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