Corrections Kitchen Cook — High-Volume, Scratch Cooking

Lancer Hospitality; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit in Odessa, TX is seeking an experienced cook for our Corrections division. You will join a fast-paced kitchen team, preparing meals with scratch cooking and high-volume standards to ensure quality for inmates. The role emphasizes portion control, food safety, and creative presentation while maintaining strict policies.

We offer a stable full-time position with benefits within Elior North America. Ideal candidates have at least one year of culinary experience and strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen with scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Proper food storage and handling.
• Follow safety policies, procedures and recipes.

Skills

Quality control

Food prep

Creative plating

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Job description

Summit in Odessa, TX is seeking an experienced cook for our Corrections division. You will join a fast-paced kitchen team, preparing meals with scratch cooking and high-volume standards to ensure quality for inmates. The role emphasizes portion control, food safety, and creative presentation while maintaining strict policies.

We offer a stable full-time position with benefits within Elior North America. Ideal candidates have at least one year of culinary experience and strong attention to detail