Correctional Kitchen Cook: High-Volume Scratch Cooking

Summit; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM for Accident, Critical Illness, &

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking & 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 to join our correctional facility kitchen team in Kearny, NE. You will prepare meals in a fast-paced environment, maintain quality and portion control, and contribute to safe food handling practices.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering high-quality meals to inmates. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume establishment with scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of standard culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment 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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Summit is seeking an experienced cook to join our correctional facility kitchen team in Kearny, NE. You will prepare meals in a fast-paced environment, maintain quality and portion control, and contribute to safe food handling practices.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering high-quality meals to inmates. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package awaits the right candidate.