Lead Cook

canteenservices; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook for Jackson County Jail in Jackson MI. The role requires leadership in a correctional kitchen, following established recipes, and ensuring safe meal prep, baking, and cleaning routines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. Competitive wage and benefits are offered, with shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Read recipes

Food preparation

Cooking

Baking

Clean-up

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook for Jackson County Jail in Jackson MI.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including:

• Pay starting at $21.00 an hour for this location.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• And much more

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 (between 7:00am - 6:00pm)
• Clearance approval into the facility

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