Cook 5-7

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks skilled cooks for its correctional facilities. The positions involve preparing meals for staff and prisoners, with opportunities to lead kitchen staff. Candidates should have experience in quantity cooking and meet educational requirements. Loyal service and ethical standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Cook 5: No specific experience required.
• Cook E6: One year of experience in quantity cooking.
• Cook 7: Two years of experience, including Cook E6.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking and food preparation for meals in a correctional facility.
• Oversee prisoner workers in meal preparation and service.

Skills

Quantity Cooking

Food Preparation

Education

High School Completion

Job description

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

MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members. We offer many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Cook 5-E6

This position functions as a cook, performing a full range of cooking and food preparation for meals served to prisoners and staff in a correctional facility using MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus, and reports. The role involves working in the facility kitchens with prisoner workers.

Cook 7

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

Education

Typically acquired through high school completion.

Experience

Cook 5: No specific experience required.

Cook E6: One year of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.

Cook 7: 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 applicants convicted of a felony per Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until completing any imposed sentences, including parole or probation.

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands high loyalty and ethical standards to ensure integrity and effective services. All employees must meet these standards and report any possible conflicts of interest. Please review the Ethical Standards and Conduct information (no form required).

This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.

Application Instructions

• Apply online via NEOGOV; click "Apply" in the job posting. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume with specific experience and employment dates, including hours per week.
• If applicable, attach official transcripts. Only official transcripts (scanned copies accepted) that show institution name, degree, date, and registrar's signature are valid.
• Provide at least three professional references with contact info, including phone and email. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Submission of an application does not guarantee interview or contact. Only interviewed applicants will be notified.

New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), either 40 or 80 hours, plus additional online training.

Position Description

• Cook 5-6 Position Description
• Cook 7 Position Description

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