Cook Supervisor

Elior Group; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT)

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Summit is seeking an experienced Cook Supervisor to coordinate and supervise a team in a fast-paced correctional kitchen environment. You will ensure meal preparation, portion control, and food quality meet strict standards while training staff and maintaining safety protocols.

The role emphasizes leadership in a high-volume setting, with responsibilities including staff instruction, adherence to schedules, and collaboration with facilities to maintain efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-cook environment.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods and food safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and train staff to ensure timely service, portion control, and consistent food quality.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Team supervision

High-volume cooking

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Job description

Cook Supervisor

Job Reference Number: 43043
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Calvert County Detention Center, MD

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to bring an experienced cook supervisor to our [Segment] team in [City]. As a cook supervisor, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and supervise the work of employees to ensure efficiency and adherence to established standards in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Instructing and training employees in all aspects of food service and sanitation, ensuring meal services begin on time, and ensuring that portion, appearance and temperature for all food items is appropriate and of high quality.

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.
• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once.
• The ideal candidate must have high-level product knowledge, provide friendly and helpful customer service and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• The ideal candidate must have experience supervising a team.

Nice-to-haves:

• Food Handlers certification preferred.

Where you'll be working:

To be determined by recruiter

Compensation Range

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.