Cook

Summit
Chester, IL

Cook

Job Reference Number: 39752
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Segment:
Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Perryville , Missouri (US-MO)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced full-time or part-time cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Perryville, MO location for our correctional 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

$16.00 - $17.00 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

#boost

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.

Posted 2026-07-27

Recommended Jobs

Facilities Assistant (Part-time)

Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL

Summary: The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois (13,463 – 2020 census) is a diverse home-rule municipality directly north of the City of Chicago, consisting of 2.7 square miles, with a unique blend of …

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Facilities Engineer II-Part Time Rotating Shift

Catherine Gratz Griffin LFH
Grayslake, IL

The salary range for this position is $30.75 - $41.52 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-17

Customer Service Representative

RCM Technology Group
Oak Lawn, IL

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our team! You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day activities of the field service technicians as…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-23

Senior Product Manager - Cloud Infrastructure

Okta
Chicago, IL

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely e…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-10

*CONTRACT* Senior Director, Media Analytics

Fusion92
Chicago, IL

Fusion92 is building the future of marketing through an unparalleled, data-driven approach to solving our clients' toughest problems. We call ourselves a Marketing Transformation Partner for clients,…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-08

Nurse Practitioner - Long Term Care

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Silvis, IL

Looking for a job with full benefits, no call and no weekends? A Skilled Nursing Facility in Silvis, IL is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver primary and pos…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-25

Gantry Tech

BorgWarner Inc.
Bellwood, IL

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Summary & Purpose: Coordinate & make improvements to processes within the scope of responsibility to reduce overall cycle time, improve quality & process uptime …

View Details
Posted 2026-07-27

Critical Care RN-ICU/Neuro Stepdown

ATC Chicago
Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY The CRITICAL CARE-ICU/NEURO STEPDOWN REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider, who through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to t…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Cashier

Dog Haus
Chicago, IL

Job Overview We are currently hiring full-time and part-time entry level bartenders and cashiers to join our growing company at multiple locations in Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Loo…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-12

Food Runner

The Alinea Group
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Description The Aviary is looking for a full-time Food Runner to join our team! The Food Runner is an important part of the team, ensuring each dish is delivere…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-05