Lead Cook - Prison Kitchen Operations

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

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.