Lead Cook

Canteen Services, Inc • Battle Creek, MI • 6h ago

Full-Time Lead Cook

Calhoun County Jail/ Battle Creek Michigan

Tigg's Canteen Services is currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Full-Time Lead Cook to join our food service team at the Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek MI.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, take pride in preparing quality meals, and are comfortable leading others while maintaining high food service standards.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team members with competitive pay and valuable benefits, including:

Starting pay of $18.00 per hour

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Additional employee benefits and programs

Position Summary

The Lead Cook plays an important role in daily meal production and kitchen operations. This individual will help coordinate food preparation activities, ensure recipes and procedures are followed, and assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to company standards

Follow approved recipes and production schedules

Assist with baking, food preparation, and kitchen cleanup

Provide guidance and direction to kitchen staff when needed

Monitor food quality, safety, and sanitation practices

Help maintain an organized and efficient work environment

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to work effectively in a structured correctional facility setting

Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and instructions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Strong leadership and communication skills

Dependability and attention to detail

Scheduling Requirements

Availability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Flexibility to work shifts between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM

Ability to successfully obtain facility clearance

Experience Preferred

Previous experience in food service, institutional dining, healthcare, school nutrition programs, correctional food service, or restaurant kitchens is beneficial. However, we are willing to train motivated candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a stable, full-time position with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, we'd like to hear from you.

Visit our website and select "Jobs" to complete an application and learn more about career opportunities with Tigg's Canteen Services.

Start your next career move with Tigg's Canteen Services today.

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