Cook-E (5-E6) at Green Oaks Training Academy

State of Michigan; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a PM Cook to prepare and serve meals for recruits, staff, guests and program participants, following approved recipes, menus and HACCP guidelines.

This full-time, on-site role offers a structured schedule: Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with duties including food production, sanitation, meal service and related recordkeeping in accordance with state policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent typically required.
• One or more years of kitchen or food service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP and sanitation standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and serve to recruits, staff, guests, and program participants according to approved recipes and menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food prep and service areas; monitor storage and handling procedures.
• Ensure HACCP reporting and compliance with department guidelines during and after meal service.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food preparation

HACCP sanitation

Teamwork

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 Cook responsible for preparation and service of meals for recruits’ staff, guests and program participants using approved processes, recipes, menus and reports. The position prepares meals, serves meals, and cleans all areas of the operation during and after meal service. Responsibilities will vary, including food production, sanitation of premises, HACCP reporting, meal service, and food storage procedures.

This position is for the PM Cook. The schedule will be Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

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Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Cook 5

No specific type or amount is required.

Cook E6

One year of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.

Familiarization with Public Health standards, sanitation standards, and departmental guidelines.

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 orprobation.

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)

IMPORTANT: 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.