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State of Michigan Cook 7 in New Haven, Michigan
Cook 7
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Cook 7
Salary
$18.96 - $24.96 Hourly
Location
New Haven, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
4741-23-Cook 7
Department
Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility
Opening Date
11/28/2019
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
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Benefits
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Job Description
COOK 7
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.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Cook 7 Position Description.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Cook 7
Two years of experience in quantity cooking and food preparation, including one year equivalent to a Cook E6.
Additional Requirements and Information
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.
** REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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 ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
If applicable , attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, and email address.
Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Submission of an application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Cook_12480_7.pdf
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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COOK – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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COOKA – Do you possess at least two years of experience in quantity food preparation, such as could have been attained in a hotel, restaurant, institution, tavern, lounge, or fast food enterprise?
Yes
No
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*CORR1 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
Yes
No
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*CORR2 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
Yes
No
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*CORR3 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A
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*CORR 4 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will make a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
Acknowledge
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*CORR 5 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
Acknowledge
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*CORR 6 - Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? ACTIVE: Includes employees on layoff status due to a Reduction in Force whose recall rights have not expired.
Yes
No
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*CORR 7 - If yes, please select your current work location:
Central Office
FOA Metropolitan Territory
FOA Outstate Territory
Kinross Administrative Offices
Ionia Administrative Offices
Jackson Administrative Offices
Alger Correctional Facility
Baraga Correctional Facility
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Carson City Correctional Facility
Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center
Chippewa Correctional Facility
Cooper Street Correctional Facility
Detroit Detention Center
Detroit Reentry Center
Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility
G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
Ionia Correctional Facility
Kinross Correctional Facility
Lakeland Correctional Facility
Macomb Correctional Facility
Marquette Branch Prison
Michigan Reformatory
Muskegon Correctional Facility
Newberry Correctional Facility
Oaks Correctional Facility
Ojibway Correctional Facility
Parnall Correctional Facility
Pugsley Correctional Facility
Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility
Saginaw Correctional Facility
Special Alternative Incarceration Facility
St. Louis Correctional Facility
Thumb Correctional Facility
Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Woodland Correctional Facility
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*CORR8 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
Yes
No
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*CORR9 - I understand that if selected for an interview, i will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail address and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to junk mail or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
Yes
No
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Have you been disciplined, dismissed, resigned in lieu of dismissal, or been suspended within the last two years? (Reprimands need not be reported.)]
No
Yes
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Have you provided the name, address, telephone, email and/or fax number of at least three (3) professional references - one being your last or current supervisor?
Yes
No
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I acknowledge, if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled for interview electronically for a specified date/time that may require me to take time away from my current job/other activity in order to attend the interview.
Acknowledge
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility
Address
feldere@michigan.gov
34625 26 Mile Road
New Haven, Michigan, 48048
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