Cook

Summit; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the corrections sector is seeking an experienced Cook to join their energetic kitchen team in Taos, NM. The role involves preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have prior culinary experience and a passion for food service. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

Qualifications

• At least one year's prior culinary experience in a high-volume establishment.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control of food.
• Creative food presentation and preparation.
• Ensuring food is stored properly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Food handlers’ certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 30403

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

State: New Mexico (US-NM)

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 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 year's prior culinary experience in a 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 a 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

$18.00 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

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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Services

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