Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.55 - $31.99
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Veteran support programs
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a prominent state agency dedicated to the management and oversight of correctional facilities across Michigan. As a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer certified by the Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA), the MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and active military members, providing robust support systems and benefits to military and veteran employees, as well as their families. The department emphasizes a workplace culture that values integrity, loyalty, and service to the community, maintaining high ethical standards to ensure the effective delivery of correctional services throughout the state.
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Job Requirements
- Education typically acquired through high school
- Four years of food preparation experience including three years equivalent to Cook E6 or two years equivalent to Cook 7
- Or associate degree in dietetics, food services management, hotel, restaurant and institution management, or human nutrition with two years food preparation experience including one year equivalent to Cook E6
- Or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with no experience required
- No felony convictions or pending felony charges
- Compliance with state ethical standards
- Ability to report conflicts of interest
- Willingness to complete required new employee training
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Four years experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including three years equivalent to Cook E6 or two years equivalent to Cook 7
- Ability to train and supervise subordinate staff and prisoner workers
- Knowledge of nutritional standards and safe food handling procedures
- Experience working in a regulated food service environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Job Duties
- Direct the work of subordinate staff and prisoner workers during a food service shift
- Oversee preparation and serving of three daily meals including general, religious, and therapeutic diets
- Ensure compliance with policy directives, State-Wide menu, nutritional standards, and safe food handling practices
- Train prisoner workers in quantity food preparation and serving
- Maintain proper sanitation and safety, including environmental and fire safety standards
- Collaborate with custody staff to uphold safety and security within the correctional facility
- Manage food service operations while ensuring adherence to correctional facility policies
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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