Cook

Summit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Summit is seeking an experienced cook at the Detroit, MI correctional facility location to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare meals, maintain quality and portions, and ensure safe storage and handling of ingredients in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality control, and creative presentation while adhering to recipes and safety standards. Onsite, full-time employment with benefits is offered by Elior North America.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in high-volume, scratch-focused environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience with various kitchen equipment and techniques.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling.
• Follow recipes and safety policies.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain efficient service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Kitchen equipment

Customer service

Job description

Requisition ID43859-Posted10/20/2026-Corrections-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 43859

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

Location: Wayne County Baird Detention Facility, MI

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 Detroit, MI location for our correctional facility kitchen 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
• 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:

Compensation Range

$21.05 per hour

• Medical (FT Employees)
• 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

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.