COOK - A (7)

State of Michigan; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise prisoner workers and oversee the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility, following MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus, and reports.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, quality, and ethical standards, with supervision of meal service operations and coordination with security protocols within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to Cook E6.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker overseeing prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility.
• Prepare meals using MDOC standardized recipes, menus, and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Required Education And Experience

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.

Additional Requirements And 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 Please note you do not need to fill out the form

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.

The Department of Corrections may screen out 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.

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.

View The Entire Job Specification At

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf

View the position description: https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-COOK%2051R.doc

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.