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Verified Pay check_circle $19 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Big Rapids, Michigan

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About this job

Looking for a Leadership position?

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 Full-Time Permanent Lead Cook for Mecosta County Jail in Big Rapids MI.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including:

  • Pay 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 on a rotating basis
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts - days and hours (between 6:00am - 6:00pm) 12-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 to learn more about Tigg's Canteen Services; click on 'jobs' then follow the link and instructions to apply OR send your resume' to



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Posting ID: 1202397758 Posted: 2026-01-11 Job Title: Lead Cook