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Cook - Competitive Benfits

1 month ago by Summit
  • 17-18
  • Leslie, MO, US
  • Full-time
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Full-time Cook role onsite in Union/Leslie, Missouri, preparing high-volume scratch-cooked meals in a correctional facility kitchen. Summit (an Elior North America brand) serves correctional institutions across the US with healthy, quality food. Standout perk: strong benefits package including 401k, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for FT employees.

Key skills
High-volume scratch cookingFood preparationQuality and portion controlSafe food handling proceduresKitchen equipment and tools operationFood storage and rotationFollowing standardized recipesAttention to detail and multitaskingCustomer serviceFood handler certification (preferred)
Pays $17.00–$18.00 per hour, in line with entry-to-mid cook pay for onsite institutional/high-volume kitchen roles in Missouri.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy fast-paced, high-volume scratch cooking, follow food-safety standards closely, and take pride in serving consistent, high-quality meals.
Why apply
  • 401k, PTO, sick time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for FT employees

Cook

Job Reference Number: 38078
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment:
Corrections
Brand: Summit

Location

Union, Missouri (US-MO)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Union, MO location for our correctional facility kitchen division. As a cook for Summit, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you'll be doing:

  • Quality and portion control
  • Food preparation
  • Creative food presentation
  • Maintaining kitchen
  • Ensuring food is stored properly
  • Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

  • At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
  • Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
  • Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Food handlers’ certification

Compensation Range

$17.00 - $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

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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.

Reference: 26337_38078-20f7939181820790ea591fd946316638·Original posting
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