Lead Cook
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Restaurant/Food Service
Cook & Chef, Catering
NOW HIRING:
Dual Full
-TIME LEAD COOK
Location:
Benzie and Leelanau County Jail
- Beulah, MI Leelanau County Jail
- Benzie, MI
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Position:
Permanent Part-Time
Are you looking for a food service position where you can take on a leadership role and make a difference every day?
Tigg's Canteen Services is currently hiring a dependable, motivated, and positive Dual Full-Time Lead Cook to join our team at the Benzie County Jail/Leelanau County Jail in Beulah and Suttons Bay, Michigan
We are looking for someone with integrity, strong character, and a positive attitude who is comfortable working in a structured environment. If you enjoy cooking, leading others, and working as part of a team, this could be the opportunity for you!
WHAT WE OFFER- Starting pay of $20.00 per hour
- 401K
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- And much more!
As a Lead Cook, you will help oversee and participate in the daily kitchen operation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and assisting inmates within the kitchen
- Preparing and cooking food according to company recipes
- Assisting with baking and food preparation
- Providing instruction and guidance to others when needed
- Helping maintain a clean, organized kitchen
- Assisting with kitchen clean-up
- Following company policies, procedures, and recipes
The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Work successfully in a structured correctional environment
- Read and follow company recipes and instructions
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Lead, instruct, and work alongside others
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, baking, and clean-up
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude
Applicants must have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- The flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Availability to work varying days and hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- The ability to obtain clearance approval to enter the facility
- But Not Required!
Previous food service or kitchen experience is preferred, but we believe the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
We are happy to train the right person!
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