Lead Food Service Worker
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Food & Beverage, Catering
Lead Food Service Worker at Summit summary:
Lead Food Service Worker role in a correctional facility responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, sanitation, ordering supplies, and training staff. Requires Serv Safe certification, at least one year of food service experience, strong leadership and customer service skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Full-time onsite position in South Lake Tahoe, CA with pay of $29/hr and standard benefits including medical, 401(k), PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
Lead Food Service Worker
Job Reference Number: 36933
Employment Type: Full‑Time, Onsite
Segment: Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
We are looking to add an experienced, motivated lead food service worker to our correctional facility kitchen team in South Lake Tahoe, CA. As a lead food service worker, you will have the opportunity to lead daily operation onsite by ensuring quality food preparation and service.
What you'll be doing:- Ensuring proper preparation and storage of food.
- Directing food service staff and operations to ensure a successful meal service.
- Ordering food and paper products as needed.
- Ensuring sanitation and safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Training new staff members as needed.
Must-haves:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Serv Safe certification.
- At least one year’s experience in a food service role.
- At least one year’s experience in a supervisory role.
$29.00 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
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:lead food service worker, kitchen supervisor, food safety, Serv Safe, correctional facility food service, food preparation, sanitation and safety, inventory and ordering, staff training, food service leadership
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