Lead Cook – High-Volume Corrections Kitchen

Elior North America; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

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 Odessa, TX is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced kitchen in our correctional division. You will prepare meals, manage portions, and ensure quality in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of culinary experience, knowledge of proper methods and safety standards, and strong attention to detail. Customer service experience is required, with a focus on scratch cooking and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume establishment with scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and safety standards.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation and creative presentation.
• Maintain kitchen and proper food storage.
• Follow safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment and tools.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Summit in Odessa, TX is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced kitchen in our correctional division. You will prepare meals, manage portions, and ensure quality in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of culinary experience, knowledge of proper methods and safety standards, and strong attention to detail. Customer service experience is required, with a focus on scratch cooking and reliable teamwork.