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Cook - Competitive Benefits

Elior North America

Fallen Leaf, CAFull-time$24/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24/hr
Location
Fallen Leaf, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Elior North America is hiring a Cook - Competitive Benefits. The company seeks an experienced cook to join a motivated kitchen staff at its South Lake Tahoe correctional facility kitchen, working in a fast‑paced, efficient environment to prepare high‑quality meals while supporting personal growth opportunities.

Key focus areas include Control quality and portion sizes, Prepare food items, and Present food creatively.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Culinary Experience In Quality And High-Volume Establishment With Emphasis On Scratch Cooking and Pass A Background Check. Important skills include Quality And Portion Control, Food Preparation, Creative Food Presentation, Maintaining Kitchen, Ensuring Food Is Stored Properly, and Following Safe Food Handling Policies, Procedures And Recipes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality and Portion ControlFood PreparationCreative Food PresentationMaintaining KitchenEnsuring Food Is Stored ProperlyFollowing Safe Food Handling Policies, Procedures and RecipesWorking Knowledge of Proper Culinary Methods, Techniques, and StandardsAttention to DetailAbility to Perform Multiple Tasks in Fast-Paced EnvironmentAbility to Use Various Kitchen Equipment and ToolsIdentify and Differentiate Food ItemsCustomer ServiceCulinary MethodsKitchen Equipment OperationFood Safety PracticesPortion Control

Qualifications

At Least 1 Year Culinary ExperienceFood Handlers CertificationBackground Check Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Cook

Job Reference Number: 38354

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

Location: South Lake Tahoe , California (US-CA)

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 South Lake Tahoe, CA 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!

Applicants will be required to pass a background check in accordance with any background check procedures required by the correctional facility and applicable law.

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

$24.00 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

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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