Lead Cook

Tigg's Canteen Services Inc; Eastlake (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tigg's Canteen Services Inc. is seeking a Dual Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook for Manistee/Ludington MI locations within the Mason County Jail system. The role requires leadership to manage meal prep, follow strict recipes, and ensure safe kitchen operations.

Starting wage is $20.00 per hour with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off. Flexibility for weekends/holidays and lunch/dinner shifts is expected; training available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a structured correctional environment.
• Ability to read and follow company recipes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with meal preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with meal preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up.
• Instruct kitchen staff and ensure food safety and quality.
• Follow company recipes and portion controls.
• Support rotating weekend/holiday schedules as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Structured environment

Follow recipes

Food preparation

Cooking

Baking

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Looking for a Leadership position in Food Service?

Do you have integrity, a positive can-do attitude, a strong character and able to work in a structured environment?

Tigg's Canteen Services is looking to hire Dual Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook for Manistee and Mason County Jail's in Manistee/Ludington MI.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including:

• Pay starting at $20.00 an hour for this location.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Qualifications include:

• Ability to work well in a structured correctional environment.
• Ability to read and follow company recipes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with meal preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up.

Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts - days and hours. (10am-6pm)
• Clearance approval into the facility

Previous food service or kitchen experience would be a plus, but we can train the right person!