Cook

Lancer Hospitality; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM benefits

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit is seeking an experienced cook for its Placerville, CA location to join a fast-paced kitchen team in the correctional division. You will prepare meals, ensure quality and portions, and contribute to a safe, clean working environment.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, precise portioning, and adherence to recipes, with opportunities to advance as part of a motivated kitchen staff. This is a full-time onsite position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-cook environment.
• Solid knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and identify food items for service.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control across prepared dishes.
• Food preparation and assembly for service.
• Creative food presentation to meet menu standards.
• Proper storage of food and adherence to safety policies.
• Follow recipes and food handling procedures precisely.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 38900, Employment Type:Full-Time, Onsite, Segment: Corrections, Brand: Summit, Location: Placerville, California (US-CA)

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 location in Placerville, CA, for our correctional 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 pnal 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

$24.00 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.