Food Service Worker

Summit; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM access for accident/illness/hosp.

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Summit in Iowa City is seeking a motivated food service worker to join our Corrections team. You will prepare, serve and distribute meals, working across tray line, dish room, cafeteria, and storeroom to support a fast-paced facility.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, attention to detail, and clear communication. Previous food service experience is preferred, and the job is onsite in Johnson County, IA with a compensation range of $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong interpersonal and customer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Prior food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and distribute food in various areas of the department (tray line, dish room, cafeteria, storeroom).
• Support fast-paced operations and interact with a diverse clientele daily.

Job description

Requisition ID43024-Posted09/16/2026-Corrections-United States-Full-Time

• Job Reference Number: 43024
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
• Segment: Corrections
• Brand: Summit
• Location: Johnson County IA

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated food service worker to our Corrections team in Iowa City. As a food service worker, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks, learn a variety of skills, and interact with a diverse clientele daily in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing, serving and distributing food, and may require working in various areas of the department, such as the tray line, dish room, cafeteria and storeroom.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Must possess strong interpersonal and customer skills.
• Have excellent attention to details and service knowledge.
• Have excellent communication and organization skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior food service experience is preferred.

Compensation Range

$21/hr

• Medical (FT Employees)
• 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

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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.