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Cook

Elior North America

Caruthersville, MOFull-timeup to $16/hrTracked 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $16/hr
Location
Caruthersville, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Elior North America is hiring a Cook. Elior North America is seeking an experienced cook to join the highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at their correctional facility kitchen division in Kennett, MO. The cook will work in a fast-paced, efficient environment, preparing and serving high-quality meals. This role offers an opportunity for personal growth for individuals passionate about culinary arts.

Key focus areas include Perform quality and portion control, Execute food preparation tasks, and Create creative food presentation.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Culinary Experience In Quality And High-Volume Establishment With Emphasis On Scratch Cooking. Important skills include Quality Control, Portion Control, Food Preparation, Creative Food Presentation, Maintaining Kitchen, and Ensuring Food Is Stored Properly.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality ControlPortion ControlFood PreparationCreative Food PresentationMaintaining KitchenEnsuring Food Is Stored ProperlyFollowing Safe Food Handling PoliciesFollowing Safe Food Handling ProceduresFollowing RecipesCulinary MethodsCulinary TechniquesCulinary StandardsAttention to DetailPerform Multiple Tasks in Fast-Paced EnvironmentUse Various Kitchen EquipmentUse Various Kitchen ToolsIdentify Food ItemsDifferentiate Food ItemsCustomer Service

Qualifications

1+ Years Culinary Experience in Quality and High-Volume Establishment With Emphasis on Scratch CookingFood Handlers' Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Cook

Job Reference Number: 40785

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

Location: Kennett , 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 Kennett, 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

up to $16.00 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.

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