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Lead Cook

Canteen Services
Muskegon, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

LEAD COOK WANTED!

Join the Tigg's Canteen Services Team

πŸ“ Location: Muskegon Juvenile County Jail - Muskegon, MI
πŸ’Ό Position: Permanent Part-Time Lead Cook
πŸ’° Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
πŸ• Schedule: Varying days and hours, generally 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM


⭐ ARE YOU READY TO LEAD?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your food service skills to the next level?

Tigg's Canteen Services is searching for a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Part-Time Lead Cook to join our team at the Muskegon Juvenile County Jail.

We're looking for someone who brings integrity, strong character, teamwork, and a positive can-do attitude to the workplace. If you're comfortable working in a structured environment and enjoy helping a kitchen team succeed, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!


πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Lead Cook, you'll play an important role in keeping daily kitchen operations running smoothly.

You'll help lead and support the food service team while assisting with the preparation of meals and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, instructing, and assisting inmates in the kitchen.
  • Preparing meals according to company recipes
  • Food preparation and cooking
  • Baking
  • Kitchen clean-up
  • Following company recipes, procedures, and standards
  • Working effectively in a structured correctional environment
  • Safely lifting and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds

🎁 WHAT WE OFFER

At Tigg's Canteen Services, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

This position includes:

βœ… $18.00 starting hourly wage
βœ… 401K
βœ… Paid Time Off
βœ… And much more!


πŸ”Ž WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The right candidate should be someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable taking on a leadership role.

Qualifications include:

  • Ability to work well in a structured correctional environment
  • Ability to read and follow company recipes
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with meal preparation
  • Ability to assist with food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up

Requirements include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
  • Flexibility to work varying days and hours between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM
  • Must be able to obtain clearance approval into the facility

πŸ’‘ NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM!

Previous food service or kitchen experience would be a plus, but we can train the right person!

We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn. If you're ready to become part of a team and grow in a food service leadership position, we encourage you to apply!


πŸš€ READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Take the next step toward a rewarding opportunity with Tigg's Canteen Services!

APPLY TODAY!

Visit www.canteenservices.com to learn more about Tigg's Canteen Services.

Click on "Jobs" and follow the link and instructions to apply.

OR

πŸ“§ Send your resume to recruiter@canteenservices.com

We're looking for great people to join our team - could you be the next Lead Cook?

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