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Lead Cook

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Indian River, MI, USPart-time$44kPosted Sep 22, 2026

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NOW HIRING: PART-TIME LEAD COOK

Tigg's Canteen Services | Cheboygan, MI

Looking for a part-time opportunity where you can use your cooking skills while taking on a leadership role?

Tigg's Canteen Servicesis seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our team as aPermanent Part-Time Lead CookatCheboygan County Jail in Cheboygan, MI.

If you have integrity, strong character, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work successfully in a structured environment, we'd like to hear from you!

💰 YOUR PAY & BENEFITS

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

This position also includes:

  • 401K

  • Paid Time Off

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Stable, long-term employment

  • On-the-job training and support

  • And much more!

🍳 WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a Lead Cook, you'll help keep the kitchen running smoothly while assisting with meal preparation and overseeing inmates working in the kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and serving meals according to company recipes and standards

  • Assisting with food preparation, baking, and cooking while overseeing inmates

  • Leading and supporting kitchen operations during assigned shifts

  • Training, instructing, and assisting team members as needed

  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen

  • Following facility requirements and food safety procedures

  • Helping ensure daily kitchen operations are completed efficiently

✅ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

To be successful in this position, you'll need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to work effectively in a structured correctional environment

  • Ability to read and follow recipes and production guidelines

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays

  • Flexibility to work varying days and hours between 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Ability to obtain facility clearance and approval

Previous cooking or institutional kitchen experience is preferred, but it is not required - we can train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our company!

READY TO GET STARTED?

If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to take on a hands-on leadership role, Tigg's Canteen Services would like to hear from you!

Visit www.canteenservices.com , click on "Jobs," and follow the link and instructions to apply.

Come be part of the Tigg's Canteen Services team!

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