Cook

State of Michigan; Eastlake (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a lead cook to supervise prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff within a correctional facility, following MDOC standardized processes, recipes, and menus. The ideal candidate has at least two years of quantity cooking and food preparation experience, including one year at the Cook E6 level, and a high school diploma.

This role requires adherence to state policies and the ability to work in a secure

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.
• One year equivalent to Cook E6.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker and oversee prisoner workers.
• Oversee the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff.
• Follow MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Food preparation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position functions as a lead worker and oversees prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility using MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to a Cook E6.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employee nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

View the position description at: Cook PD

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf

Please Note

New hires to the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), along with former MDOC employees, returning after being away from the department for more than two years, will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training at their facility to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.