Cook

State of Michigan; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Corrections is seeking a lead cook to supervise prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff at a correctional facility, following MDOC standardized recipes, menus, and reports. Educational level is typically a high school diploma.

Two years of quantity cooking and food preparation experience are required, including one year at Cook E6.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to a Cook E6.
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have felony convictions per Act 191 of 2017.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker who oversees prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff.
• Uses MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.

Skills

Lead supervision

Cooking

Food service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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

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 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.

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)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are 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 to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.

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

View the Position Description at: https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReport Cook.pdf