Cook / Driver

Elior; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, 

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Summit is seeking an experienced cook and driver for its correctional team in West Chester, PA. The role involves preparing food and transporting it to various locations on a set schedule, with on-site, full-time employment.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, a valid state driver’s license, and experience in high-volume cooking from scratch. A food handler certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, as well as to identify and differentiate food items.
• High-level product knowledge and the ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A valid state driver’s license for the vehicle used for transport.
• At least one year’s experience in a high-volume establishment with an emphasis on cooking from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Performing food preparation and production tasks while following recipes and safe food handling policies and procedures.
• Ensuring proper portion and temperature control and proper storage of leftover food.
• Loading and transporting food products from one location to another according to an assigned schedule.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Kitchen equipment usage

Food knowledge

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Scratch cooking

Food Handler’s certification

Education

Food handler certification (optional)

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41631

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

Location: CHESTER, PA

The Role at a glance

We are looking to add an experienced cook and driver to our correctional team in West Chester, PA. As a cook and driver, you will have the opportunity to prepare delicious food and transport it to a variety of locations as needed.

What you'll be doing

• Performing food preparation and production tasks while following recipes and safe food handling policies and procedures.
• Ensuring proper portion and temperature control and proper storage of leftover food.
• Loading and transporting food products from one location to another according to an assigned schedule.

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, as well as to identify and differentiate food items.
• High-level product knowledge and the ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A valid state driver’s license for the vehicle used for transport.
• At least one years’ experience in a high volume establishment with an emphasis on cooking from scratch.

Nice-to-haves:

• Food Handler’s certification.

Compensation Range

$22.00 - $24.00 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.