Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader – Correctional Facility (Temp)

Canteen Services Inc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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 hiring a Temporary Full-Time Lead Cook for the Porter County Jail in Valparaiso, Indiana. The role involves leading kitchen staff and inmates, ensuring meals are prepared to recipes, and maintaining a safe, organized work space in a structured correctional setting.

Typical hours are roughly 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to read and follow company recipes.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and assist inmates within the kitchen.
• Provide direction during meal preparation.
• Assist with food prep, baking, cooking, and clean-up.
• Prepare meals according to recipes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Support daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Work professionally within a structured correctional environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tigg's Canteen Services is hiring a Temporary Full-Time Lead Cook for the Porter County Jail in Valparaiso, Indiana. The role involves leading kitchen staff and inmates, ensuring meals are prepared to recipes, and maintaining a safe, organized work space in a structured correctional setting.

Typical hours are roughly 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and PTO.