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Lead Cook

canteenservices
Ionia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

Looking for a Leadership position in Food Service?

Do you have integrity, a positive can-do attitude, a strong character and able to work in a structured environment?

Tigg's Canteen Services is looking to hire a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook for Ionia County Jail in Ionia MI.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including:

  • Starting at $19.00 an hour for this location.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • And much more

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 preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up.

Requirements include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts - days and hours (between 8:30am - 6:30pm)10-hour shifts.
  • Clearance approval into the facility

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

Ready To Join Our Team?

Visit our website at www.canteenservices.com to learn more about Tigg's Canteen Services; click on 'jobs' then follow the link and instructions to apply OR send your resume' to recruiter@canteenservices.com


Salary : $19

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