Cook

Summit; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services focused on correctional institutions is seeking a Cook to join their Bedford, PA team. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in culinary methods, attention to detail, and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior culinary experience in high-volume establishment.
• Knowledge of culinary methods and standards.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and portion control.
• Prepare food and maintain kitchen standards.
• Follow safe food handling policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Culinary methods

Job description

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Cook

Job Reference Number: 30599

Employment Type: Full-Time, OnsiteSegment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

State: Pennsylvania (US-PA)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Bedford, PA location for our corrections division. As a cook for Summit, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes
  
  

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
  
  

Nice-to-haves:

• Food handlers’ certification
  
  

Compensation Range

$17.50 per hour

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
  
  

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About Summit:

Focused on serving correctional institutions, Summit ensures that incarcerated people across the United States have access to delicious, healthy food at each meal. Working with Summit, you will have the opportunity to aid in this process and provide inmates with vital social interaction at mealtimes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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