Cook-E at Green Oaks Training Academy

Job Summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department offers many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

This position functions as a Cook responsible for the preparation and service of meals for recruits’ staff, guests, and program participants using approved processes, recipes, menus, and reports. The Cook prepares meals, serves meals, cleans all areas of the operation during and after meal service, and performs tasks related to food production, sanitation of premises, HACCP reporting, meal service, and food storage procedures.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

One year of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation.

Familiarization with Public Health standards, sanitation standards, and departmental guidelines.

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.

If you are attaching transcripts, please provide an official college transcript indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/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.

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 them. Employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest and must be prepared to answer related questions.

Ethical Standards and Conduct information can be found online (no form required).

New hires to the MDOC and returning employees after more than two years will complete the Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) of either 40 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.