Lead Cook

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME LEAD COOKCalhoun County Jail | Battle Creek, MI

Tigg's Canteen Services is hiring a Full-Time Lead Cook to join our team at the Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek, Michigan .

Are you dependable, hardworking, and comfortable taking a leadership role in a kitchen? Do you take pride in preparing quality meals and maintaining a clean, organized work environment?

We want to hear from you!

Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Additional employee benefits and programs

As a Lead Cook, you will help oversee the daily kitchen operation and ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals
• Following company recipes and meal production guidelines
• Assisting with baking and food preparation
• Helping with kitchen cleanup and sanitation
• Providing direction and assistance to kitchen staff
• Monitoring food quality and proper food handling
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
• Helping ensure meals are completed on time
• Working as part of a team to keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly

We're looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic and a positive attitude to the workplace.

You should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a structured correctional environment
• Ability to read and follow company recipes and instructions
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Dependability and good attendance
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to successfully obtain facility clearance

This is a Full-Time position.

Shift availability:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

The successful candidate must be available to work:

• Rotating weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible shifts based on facility needs

Previous experience in food service, restaurants, institutional kitchens, schools, healthcare, or correctional food service is helpful.

Experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right candidate!

We're looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and ready to take an active role in the kitchen.

At Tigg's Canteen Services, our team members play an important role in providing quality food service in a professional and structured environment.

If you have integrity, a positive can-do attitude, strong character, and a willingness to work as part of a team , we encourage you to apply.

Visit and click on "Jobs" to view current openings and follow the application instructions.

Join Tigg's Canteen Services and start your next career opportunity today!

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