Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
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Cook
State of Michigan
Corrections - Saginaw Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$20.92 - $27.25
per hour
Type
Closes
February 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of prisoner workers to prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff in a Michigan prison, following strict recipes and processes to ensure safe and efficient food service.
It's a hands-on cooking role in a secure environment, ideal for someone with experience in large-scale meal preparation who can supervise others and handle the unique challenges of a correctional setting.
Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's supportive programs.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For Cook 5: No specific 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 at Cook E6 level
- Ability to oversee and lead prisoner workers in meal preparation and service
- No felony convictions; must complete any sentences including parole or probation
- Commitment to high ethical standards and reporting conflicts of interest
Full Job Description
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
EducationEducation 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: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Cook.pdf
View the position description at: Position Description - CookThe 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) 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.
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.
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