Lead Cook: Prison Kitchen Supervisor

State of Michigan; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k) and 457

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Tuition reduction

Alternative/remote work schedules

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a lead cook to supervise prisoner workers in preparing and serving meals for prisoners and staff within a correctional facility, following MDOC recipes, menus and reports.

The role requires high school completion and two years of quantity cooking experience, including one year at Cook E6 level. This is a full-time state position with strong employee benefits and veteran-friendly status.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead worker overseeing prisoner workers in meal preparation and service for prisoners and staff, using MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking a lead cook to supervise prisoner workers in preparing and serving meals for prisoners and staff within a correctional facility, following MDOC recipes, menus and reports.

The role requires high school completion and two years of quantity cooking experience, including one year at Cook E6 level. This is a full-time state position with strong employee benefits and veteran-friendly status.