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.

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.

Required Education And Experience

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 Requirements And 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: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.

• 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.
  
  

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

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.