Lead Cook

Tigg's Canteen Services; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

And more!

Job summary

The Lead Cook is a Full-Time Permanent role with Tigg's Canteen Services serving Grand Traverse County Jail in Traverse City, Michigan. The position centers on preparing meals, leading inmates, and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time service in a structured kitchen.

The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, and capable of maintaining organization in a correctional environment while following established procedures and recipes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to work varying days and hours.
• Kitchen or food service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Read recipes

Safety & sanitation

Lifts 50 lbs

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

• 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 PM
• Ability 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!