Cook E6-7

State of MichiganKincheloe, MI
Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

  • Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Must attach cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to application.
  • Official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and/or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.
  • A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript.
  • 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.
  • All employees must meet ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
  • Required to report any possible conflict of interest.
  • This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
  • Applicants are required to complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Working in the facility kitchens with prisoner workers.

Benefits

  • Many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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