Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Lead Cook

Tigg's Canteen Services - Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

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 at the Calhoun County, in Battle Creek MI.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including:

  • Pay starting at $18.00 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 (around 7:30am till 7:30pm)
  • 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?