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Posted: October 17, 2024 (455 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Cook 5-7

State of Michigan

Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility

Stale

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$20.92 - $27.25

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves cooking and preparing large quantities of meals for prisoners and staff in a Michigan correctional facility, following strict recipes and processes while working alongside inmate helpers.

For higher levels, it includes leading teams of workers to ensure smooth food service operations.

It's a good fit for reliable individuals with cooking experience who can handle a structured, high-volume kitchen environment in a secure setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • For Cook 5: No specific cooking experience required
  • For Cook E6: One year of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation
  • For Cook 7: Two years of experience in quantity cooking, including one year equivalent to Cook E6
  • Ability to work in a correctional facility with prisoner workers
  • Must pass background check; no felony convictions per Public Act 191 of 2017, and completion of any sentences for misdemeanors or felonies
  • Designated as Drug and Alcohol Randomly Tested (DART) position

Full Job Description

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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.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Cook 5/E6 Position Description
This position functions as a cook, performing a full range of cooking and food preparation for the service of meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility using MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports. This position will work in the facility kitchens with prisoner workers.

Cook 7 Position Description
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.

These positions are designated as Drug and Alcohol Randomly Tested (DART) positions.

Requirements

EDUCATION
Education 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.

Cook 7
Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year
equivalent to a Cook E6.

Additional Information

View the entire job specification at: Cook 5-7 Job Specification

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 or probation.

**** REQUIRED 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, (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
**Complete the attached Forms here Forms - Cook Application and return them to Human Resources at 34625 26 Mile Rd., New Haven, MI 48048, by fax to 586-749-9417, or as a scanned email attachment to mitchellc7@michigan.gov.
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Include in your application for each position listed, the dates (Month - Year) of employment, and the number of hours you worked per week.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  • You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, and email address.
  • Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Submission of an application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Training may require overnight travel.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Cook_12480_7.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 10/17/2024 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-3815120