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Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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COOK

State of Michigan

Corrections - Woodland Center Correctional Facility

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$22.76 - $27.53

per hour

Closes

January 29, 2026More State jobs →

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 recipes and processes.

It's a hands-on cooking role in a secure environment, ideal for someone with solid experience in large-scale food preparation who can handle supervision and works well under structured guidelines.

Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's supportive policies.

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
  • No felony convictions; must complete any sentences including parole or probation
  • Commitment to high ethical standards and reporting conflicts of interest
  • Submission of resume, cover letter, and official transcripts if claiming education credit via NEOGOV application

Full Job Description



The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.


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.


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.

Requirements

Education

Educational 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 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a cover letter.
  4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  5. Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application.

    We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

  6. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  7. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your 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.


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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5181846