Lead Cook

Canteen Services Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

And Much More!

Job summary

Tigg's Canteen Services is hiring a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook for the DeKalb County Jail in Auburn, Indiana. You will oversee daily food service operations and lead inmate workers in a structured kitchen setting.

The ideal candidate has leadership qualities, a positive attitude, and the ability to follow recipes and procedures. We offer comprehensive benefits and value reliability and teamwork in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to work varying hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Ability to successfully obtain clearance to enter the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct inmate workers in the kitchen.
• Assist with daily meal preparation.
• Prepare, bake, and cook food.
• Follow company recipes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist with kitchen clean-up.
• Work successfully within a structured correctional environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food preparation

Following recipes

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME LEAD COOKDeKalb County Jail | Auburn, Indiana

Are you looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in the food service industry?

Tigg's Canteen Services is currently hiring a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook to join our team at the DeKalb County Jail in Auburn, Indiana.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and ready to take on a leadership role in a structured work environment. If you have integrity, a positive attitude, strong character, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you!

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• And Much More!

What You'll Do

As a Lead Cook, you will help oversee and support the daily food service operation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and instructing inmate workers in the kitchen
• Assisting with daily meal preparation
• Preparing, baking, and cooking food
• Following company recipes and procedures
• Helping maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Assisting with kitchen clean-up
• Working successfully within a structured correctional environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A positive, can-do attitude
• Strong character and integrity
• The ability to work well in a structured environment
• The ability to read and follow company recipes
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and take direction

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to work varying days and hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Ability to successfully obtain clearance to enter the facility

Previous food service or kitchen experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are happy to train the right person!

Salary: $18.00 per hour