Part-Time Correctional Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced & Impactful

Elior; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part 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

Elior North America, in partnership with Summit, is seeking an experienced cook to join our Waterloo, IA correctional facility kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced, structured environment preparing meals for inmates, with emphasis on consistency, safety and quality.

The role calls for at least one year of high-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask. A background check is required to ensure compliance with facility procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-focused setting.
• Working knowledge of culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Nice-to-have: Food handlers’ certification.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Ensuring proper food storage.
• Following safe food handling policies and recipes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

High-volume cooking

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Elior North America, in partnership with Summit, is seeking an experienced cook to join our Waterloo, IA correctional facility kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced, structured environment preparing meals for inmates, with emphasis on consistency, safety and quality.

The role calls for at least one year of high-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask. A background check is required to ensure compliance with facility procedures.