COOK A

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

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Cook-7 to lead the kitchen team in a correctional facility, preparing meals for prisoners and staff using MDOC recipes and menus. This role requires attention to safety, sanitation, and consistent quality in a structured environment.

Education: high school; Experience: two years in quantity cooking, including one year as Cook E6; background checks per state policy; this is a drug and alcohol tested designation with adherence to ethical standards and

Qualifications

• Education: high school level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to Cook E6.
• Felony/misdemeanor history policies: applicants may be screened out per Public Act 191 of 2017; surrendering prior convictions affects eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers and oversee prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff.
• Follow MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.
• All new employees will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) and additional online training as required.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Food preparation

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 may be screened out. 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)

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