Cook
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Management
Administrative Management, Clerical, Operations Management
Job Description
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.
RequiredEducation and Experience
- 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.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a 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.
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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 standards. All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Ethical Standards and Conduct.
New hires to the Michigan Department of Corrections, along with former MDOC employees returning after 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 at their facility to successfully complete their non‑custody new employee training.
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.
Accommodations:
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