Food Service Supervisor

Elior; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Elior Summit is seeking an experienced food service supervisor to oversee meal production and service at the Saint Tammany Parish Jail in Covington, LA. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure meals meet quality standards, and adhere to contractual requirements.

This full-time onsite role requires strong leadership, communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with opportunities to contribute to a correctional dining program and employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multiple employees.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision for the preparation, cooking, and portioning of meals according to recipes and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all meals meet standards for quality.

Skills

Experience supervising multiple

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced degree in culinary arts or related field

Tools

Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41709

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

Location:SAINT TAMMANY PARISH JAIL

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated food service supervisor to our correctional team in Covington, LA. As a food service supervisor, you will have the opportunity to directly oversee the production and service of meals.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing hands‑on supervision and oversight for the preparation, cooking, and portioning of meals, following company recipes based on daily needs and contractual obligations.
• Ensuring all meals meet standards for quality.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Experience supervising multiple employees.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.

Nice-to-haves:

• An advanced degree in culinary arts or a related field.
• Food Handler’s certification.

Compensation Range

$18.00 per hour

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Summit:

Focused on serving correctional institutions, Summit ensures that incarcerated people across the United States have access to delicious, healthy food at each meal. Working with Summit, you will have the opportunity to aid in this process and provide inmates with vital social interaction at mealtimes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.