Lead Cook

Canteen Services Inc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking a Lead Cook for Grand Traverse County Jail in Traverse City, MI. This full-time permanent role involves leading kitchen operations, preparing meals, following recipes, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a structured correctional environment.

Starting wage is $21.00 per hour. Candidates should be dependable, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work weekends and holidays; ability to obtain facility clearance is required; training available.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience leading a team in a kitchen is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a correctional environment with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and assist kitchen staff.
• Prepare, bake, and cook meals according to recipes.
• Follow company procedures and ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Skills

Dependable

Leadership

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LEAD COOK | FULL-TIME PERMANENT

Grand Traverse County Jail - Traverse City, Michigan

Tigg's Canteen Services is looking for a Lead Cook to join our team! If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready for a position where you can take on responsibility while working in food service, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We are seeking a Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook who can confidently work in a structured environment and help keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly.

Pay & Benefits

Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• And more!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Lead Cook is an important part of the daily food service operation. You will assist with meal preparation while helping lead and maintain an organized, safe, and productive kitchen.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading, directing, and assisting inmates within the kitchen
• Preparing, baking, and cooking meals
• Following company recipes and established procedures
• Helping ensure meals are prepared correctly and on time
• Maintaining kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Assisting with sanitation and kitchen clean-up
• Working effectively as part of a team
• Maintaining a professional attitude in a structured correctional environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Is dependable and motivated
• Has a positive, professional attitude
• Demonstrates strong character and leadership ability
• Can work successfully in a structured correctional environment
• Can read and follow company recipes
• Is comfortable assisting with cooking, baking, food preparation, and clean-up
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Is comfortable leading and assisting others in the kitchen

REQUIREMENTS

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to work varying days and hours
• Typical schedule of approximately 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMAbility to obtain the required facility clearance and approval

Kitchen or food service experience is a plus, but not required.

We are willing to train the right person!

Salary: $21.00 per hour

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