Cook 5/E6
State of Michigan
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Cook 7
State of Michigan
Corrections - Muskegon Facility
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of prisoner workers to prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff in a Michigan correctional facility, following strict standardized recipes and processes.
It requires hands-on cooking in large quantities while ensuring safety and efficiency in a secure environment.
A good fit would be someone with solid cooking experience in high-volume settings, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work reliably in a corrections context.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation
- One year of experience equivalent to a Cook E6 level
- Ability to oversee and lead prisoner workers
- Knowledge of standardized cooking processes, recipes, and menus in a correctional setting
- No felony convictions; must complete sentence including parole or probation if applicable
- Willingness to complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (40-80 hours)
Full Job 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.
Position Description
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to a Cook E6.
Additional Information
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.
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.
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.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf
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