Corrections Kitchen Cook — High-Volume, Scratch Cooking

Summit; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM offering for Accident, Critical 


Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Summit in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an experienced cook to join our correctional facility kitchen team. You’ll work with a motivated staff to prepare meals in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while maintaining quality and safety.

The role focuses on portion control, proper food storage, creative presentation, and adherence to recipes and safety policies. A background check is required, and the position offers full-time onsite employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year's prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify 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

Kitchen equipment handling

Customer service

Job description

Summit in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an experienced cook to join our correctional facility kitchen team. You’ll work with a motivated staff to prepare meals in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while maintaining quality and safety.

The role focuses on portion control, proper food storage, creative presentation, and adherence to recipes and safety policies. A background check is required, and the position offers full-time onsite employment with competitive benefits.