Cook Supervisor

Elior; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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, a division within Elior North America, is seeking an experienced cook supervisor for a correctional kitchen in Salem, VA. You will coordinate and supervise staff to ensure efficient operations and adherence to high standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires supervising a team, strong culinary knowledge, and a focus on quality, sanitation, and timely meal service. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume setting with scratch cooking.
• Proficient in culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and train staff in all aspects of food service and sanitation; ensure meals start on time and maintain portion, appearance and temperature.

Skills

Culinary experience

Scratch cooking

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Customer service

Food safety

Job description

Job Reference Number:

41719

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections

Brand:

Summit

Location:

WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to bring an experienced cook supervisor to our correctional team in Salem, VA. 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.

Compensation Range:

$19.00 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.