Correctional Kitchen Cook: Fast-Paced, Scratch Cooking

Summit; Lordsburg (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

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 for our Lordsburg, NM location within the correctional division. You will join a motivated kitchen staff in a fast-paced facility, preparing meals to high standards and ensuring every plate meets quality and portion control expectations.

This role emphasizes scratch cooking, safe food handling, and accurate presentation. Prior culinary experience, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in high-volume, scratch-cook environment.
• Knowledge of culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience 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

Scratch cooking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

Summit is seeking an experienced cook for our Lordsburg, NM location within the correctional division. You will join a motivated kitchen staff in a fast-paced facility, preparing meals to high standards and ensuring every plate meets quality and portion control expectations.

This role emphasizes scratch cooking, safe food handling, and accurate presentation. Prior culinary experience, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential for success.