COOK A

State-of-Michigan; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Cook-7 to oversee meal preparation for prisoners and staff, ensuring adherence to MDOC recipes, menus and reporting requirements. The role functions as a lead worker in a correctional facility, coordinating inmate labor and kitchen operations.

Educational level is typically high school, with two years of quantity cooking experience and an equivalent of Cook E6.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.
• One year equivalent to a Cook E6.
• Public Act 191 of 2017 requires screening out applicants with certain felony convictions.
• Employees must report potential conflicts of interest and adhere to ethical standards.
• New employee training (NCNET) and additional online training are required.

Responsibilities

• 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

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

COOK-7 Position Description

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.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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)

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Submission of an application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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