Cook

Cook

Job Reference Number: 34209

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Corrections

Brand: Summit

State: New Mexico (US-NM)

Summit Food Service is looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our kitchen team inside the Penitentiary of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM. You don’t need a chef’s background—just a willingness to learn, follow procedures, and be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our kitchens are structured, consistent, and community‑focused. You’ll help prepare meals that keep operations in the jail running smoothly and safely.

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

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

• At least one year’s 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 a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure kitchen environment
• Assist in preparing and serving meals according to menus and dietary guidelines
• Food handlers’ certification

Penitentiary of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour – Weekly Pay!

• 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

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.

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.