Food Service Supervisor

Food Service Supervisor at Summit summary:

Supervise and oversee preparation, cooking, portioning, and service of meals in a correctional facility kitchen, ensuring quality and adherence to recipes and contractual requirements. Provide hands-on leadership for multiple employees, maintain standards for food safety and service, and support structured, community-focused operations within a jail environment. Requires supervisory experience, strong communication and organizational skills; certifications or culinary education are preferred.

Food Service Supervisor

Job Reference Number: 36927
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Segment: Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Savannah , Georgia (US-GA)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated food service supervisor to our correctional facility kitchen team in Savannah, GA. As a food service supervisor, you will have the opportunity to directly oversee the production and service of meals.

This is not your typical restaurant job. 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.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing hands-on supervision and oversight for the preparation, cooking, and portioning of meals, following company recipes based on daily needs and contractual obligations.
• Ensuring all meals meet standards for quality.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Experience supervising multiple employees.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.

Nice-to-haves:

• An advanced degree in culinary arts or a related field.
• Food Handler’s certification.

Where you'll be working:

Chatham County Sheriff's Complex

Compensation Range

$20.00 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.

Keywords:

food service supervisor, correctional facility kitchen, meal preparation, kitchen supervision, food safety, portioning and quality control, staff leadership, recipe compliance, food handler certification, culinary supervision