Cook

Summit; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Summit is seeking an experienced cook for our Madison, NE correctional facility kitchen. Join a fast-paced team and prepare high-quality meals, focusing on taste, presentation, and food safety. This part-time, on-site role offers opportunities for growth within a mission-driven food program.

Ideal candidates have a year of culinary experience in a quality setting, strong kitchen skills, and excellent customer service abilities to support inmate meal service and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s prior culinary experience in a quality/high-volume establishment with scratch cooking.
• Proficiency in culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Customer service experience

Job description

Requisition ID41684-Posted08/22/2026-Corrections-United States-Part-Time

Job Reference Number: 41684
Employment Type:Part-Time,Onsite
Segment: Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Madison County Jail, NE

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 Madison, NE 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

$19.75 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

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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.