Lead Cook
Quick Summary
Supervising and assisting with daily food preparation Preparing, cooking, and baking meals according to company standards Training and supporting kitchen team members Maintaining food safety,
If you're a dependable leader who enjoys cooking, mentoring others, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day, Tigg's Canteen Services has an opportunity for you.
We're seeking a Full-Time Lead Cook to oversee daily meal preparation and help lead our kitchen team at the DeKalb County Jail in Auburn, Indiana.
- Starting at $18.00 per hour
What We Offer
~1 min read- Full-time, year-round employment
- Shifts between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Rotating weekends and holidays
We're looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- Enjoys leading and supporting others
- Thrives in a structured correctional environment
- Can follow standardized recipes and food production procedures
- Is able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Takes pride in preparing quality meals and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen
Responsibilities
~1 min readAs a Lead Cook, you'll help ensure our kitchen operates efficiently by:
- →Supervising and assisting with daily food preparation
- →Preparing, cooking, and baking meals according to company standards
- →Training and supporting kitchen team members
- →Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- →Assisting with kitchen clean-up and organization
- →Helping deliver consistent meal service every day
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain facility security clearance
- Flexibility to work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Previous food service experience is helpful-but we're happy to train motivated individuals with the right attitude and work ethic.
At Tigg's Canteen Services, we're committed to providing quality food service while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed. If you're ready for a rewarding leadership role with a company that values teamwork, accountability, and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit www.canteenservices.com, click "Jobs," and follow the application instructions to begin your career with Tigg's Canteen Services.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- August 1, 2026
- Last seen
- August 1, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 44%
- Scored at
- August 1, 2026
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