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Canteen Services

Lead Cook

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $18/hr
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$33,335 / year median in Indiana

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NOW HIRING
FULL-TIME
LEAD COOK
DeKalb County Jail | Auburn, Indiana Are you looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in the food service industry? Tigg's Canteen Services is currently hiring a Permanent Full-Time Lead Cook to join our team at the DeKalb County Jail in Auburn, Indiana . We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and ready to take on a leadership role in a structured work environment. If you have integrity, a positive attitude, strong character, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you!
PAY & BENEFITS
Starting Pay:
$18.00 per hour Our competitive benefits package includes: ✓ Medical Insurance ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Vision Insurance ✓ 401K ✓ Paid Time Off ✓ And Much More!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Lead Cook , you will help oversee and support the daily food service operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and instructing inmate workers in the kitchen Assisting with daily meal preparation Preparing, baking, and cooking food Following company recipes and procedures Helping maintain a clean and organized kitchen Assisting with kitchen clean-up Working successfully within a structured correctional environment
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will have: A positive, can-do attitude Strong character and integrity The ability to work well in a structured environment The ability to read and follow company recipes The ability to lift up to 50 pounds Leadership and teamwork skills A willingness to learn and take direction
JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent Ability to work weekends and holidays Flexibility to work varying days and hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Ability to successfully obtain clearance to enter the facility Previous food service or kitchen experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are happy to train the right person!
READY TO APPLY?
Take the next step toward joining the Tigg's Canteen Services team! Visit www.canteenservices.com , click on "Jobs," and follow the application instructions. We look forward to hearing from you! #ZR