Lead Cook

Canteen Services Inc; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tigg's Canteen Services is accepting applications for a Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook at Lapeer County Jail in Lapeer, MI. The role involves leadership in a correctional kitchen, preparing meals, and ensuring adherence to recipes and schedules.

We offer competitive starting pay and benefits, with the opportunity to train the right candidate. Must be able to work weekends/holidays and obtain facility clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain clearance to work inside the facility.
• Experience in food service is a plus, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist inmates in kitchen tasks.
• Prepare, bake, and cook meals according to recipes.
• Read and follow established procedures and recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared on schedule and to standard.
• Maintain kitchen organization, sanitation, and cleanup.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Dependable attitude

Structured environment

Reading recipes

Food prep & clean-up

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook

Looking for a Leadership Opportunity in Food Service? Are you a dependable, motivated individual who takes pride in doing quality work? Do you have strong character, a positive attitude, and the ability to work successfully in a structured environment? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

Tigg's Canteen Services is currently seeking a Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook to work at Lapeer County Jail in Lapeer Michigan.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment, is comfortable taking on leadership responsibilities, and wants to be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $18.00 per hour


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off


• And more!

What You'll Do

• Working as part of a team in a structured correctional environment


• Preparing, baking, and cooking meals according to company standards


• Reading and following company recipes and established procedures


• Helping ensure meals are prepared accurately and on schedule


• Assisting with kitchen organization and maintaining a clean work area


• Assisting with kitchen clean-up and maintaining proper sanitation

Qualifications

• Leading, directing, and assisting inmates within the kitchen


• A positive, dependable, and professional attitude


• The ability to work effectively in a structured correctional environment


• The ability to read, understand, and follow company recipes


• The ability to assist with food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up


• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Ability to work weekends and holidays


• Flexibility to work varying days and hours 8am-6pm.


• Must be able to obtain clearance and approval to work inside the facility

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

Salary: $18.00 per hour