Commissary Attendant

Elior; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

UNUM coverage

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior is seeking a Summit Commissary attendant in Virginia Beach to run pantry operations and manage inmate commissary orders with accuracy and efficiency. You will oversee inventory, place orders, and ensure items meet safety and budget guidelines.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, plus computer proficiency. Correctional standards guide daily tasks, with opportunities to support both pantry and commissary operations in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Pantry must-haves: Strong organizational skills.
• Pantry must-haves: Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Pantry must-haves: Knowledge of food storage and safety procedures.
• Nice-to-haves: At least one year’s experience in a foodservice environment.
• Commissary must-haves: Knowledge of correctional facility standards and requirements.
• Commissary must-haves: Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Commissary must-haves: Have excellent communication and organization skills.
• Nice-to-haves: At least one year’s prior experience in a commissary program.

Responsibilities

• Order food items as needed and maintain pantry stock.
• Deliver and fulfill inmate commissary orders accurately and on time.
• Ensure orders meet budget constraints and are properly documented.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

The Role at a glance:

We are excited to bring a versatile commissary/pantry attendant to our Corrections team in Virginia Beach,VA As a Summit Commissary attendant, you will have the opportunity to: (ensure excellent commissary services for an assigned correctional facility’s commissary program.) or (ensure the management of a large production-style kitchen pantry for an established Dining and Events location.)

What you’ll be doing:

Pantry

• Order food items as needed.
• Maintain inventory and stock.
• Ensure that food items and orders are within the scope of the given budget.

Commissary

• Fulfilling and delivering food and personal hygiene orders to inmates in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring accuracy of filled orders prior to delivery to inmates.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

Pantry

Must-haves:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Knowledge of food storage and safety procedures.

Nice-to-haves:

• At least one years’ experience in a foodservice environment.

Commissary

Must-haves:

• Knowledge of correctional facility standards and requirements, and an ability to adhere to these standards and requirements.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Have excellent communication and organization skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• At least one years’ prior experience in a commissary program.

Compensation Range

$17/hr

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off