Corrections Kitchen Cook — High-Volume, Scratch Cooking

Summit; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

Job summary

Summit is hiring for a Cook at our Waterloo, IA correctional facility kitchen. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preparing meals from scratch and ensuring portion control and food safety.

The role emphasizes quality, presentation, and efficient operations within a structured setting. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of cooking methods, and excellent multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in high-volume, scratch-cooking environments.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• 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

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Summit is hiring for a Cook at our Waterloo, IA correctional facility kitchen. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preparing meals from scratch and ensuring portion control and food safety.

The role emphasizes quality, presentation, and efficient operations within a structured setting. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of cooking methods, and excellent multitasking skills.