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The Michigan State Police is hiring a cook for a correctional facility. This role involves preparing meals for staff and prisoners, utilizing standardized processes and working with prisoner workers. Candidates should ideally have one year of experience in quantity cooking and a high school diploma.
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.
This position functions as a cook, performing a full range of cooking and food preparation for meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility using MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus, and reports. The role involves working in facility kitchens with prisoner workers.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
One year of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.
The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible for employment until satisfactory completion of any sentence, including parole or probation.
Employment in the state classified service requires high ethical standards and loyalty to ensure integrity and effective services. All employees must meet these standards and report any potential conflicts of interest. For more details, review the Ethical Standards and Conduct.
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Note: New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), which includes 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training, plus additional online training.
This position is drug and alcohol test-designated.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf