Cook
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Administrative Management
Location: Saint Louis
Overview
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.
Responsibilities- Lead and supervise prisoner workers in the preparation and service of meals for prisoners and staff in a correctional facility following MDOC standardized processes, recipes, menus and reports.
- 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.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferral/graduation date. Official transcripts are required; unofficial or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at
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.
This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
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