Correctional Kitchen Cook: Fast-Paced, High-Volume Prep

Elior Group; Hohenwald (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Discount Program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit in Hohenwald, TN is seeking an experienced cook to join our correctional facility kitchen team. You will work with a motivated crew to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment, focusing on quality, portion control, and proper food handling.

We value candidates with scratch cooking experience, strong attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset, ready to support the daily needs of the facility and its inmates while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Ensuring food is stored properly.
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen equipment

Attention to detail

Customer service

High-volume cooking

Job description

Summit in Hohenwald, TN is seeking an experienced cook to join our correctional facility kitchen team. You will work with a motivated crew to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment, focusing on quality, portion control, and proper food handling.

We value candidates with scratch cooking experience, strong attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset, ready to support the daily needs of the facility and its inmates while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.