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Cook Supervisor at Summit

Summit Maxwell, NM $19+/hour

Job Description

Job Reference Number: 35797
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment:
Corrections
Brand: Summit
State: New Mexico (US-NM)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to bring an experienced cook supervisor to our correctional facility kitchen team in Springer, NM. As a cook supervisor, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and supervise the work of employees to ensure efficiency and adherence to established standards in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll be doing:
  • Instructing and training employees in all aspects of food service and sanitation, ensuring meal services begin on time, and ensuring that portion, appearance and temperature for all food items is appropriate and of high quality.
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.
  • Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once.
  • The ideal candidate must have high-level product knowledge, provide friendly and helpful customer service and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ideal candidate must have experience supervising a team.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Food Handlers certification preferred.
Compensation Range

$19.00 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.

$40k is below typical pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

National salary averages
$40k
↓ 35% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Senior roles pay 61% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

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Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Job Growth →
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🚀 Compound
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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
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Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+7%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024