Domestic Services Aide (5-7) - Kitchen Aide - Green Oaks Training Academy

Domestic Services Aide (5-7) - Kitchen Aide - Green Oaks Training Academy

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Domestic Services Aide (5-7) - Kitchen Aide - Green Oaks Training Academy

Salary

$20.92 - $27.53 Hourly

Location

Whitmore Lake, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

4702-25-7554-DMSRADE-GOTA-CV

Department

Corrections - Central Office

Opening Date

09 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date

10 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) 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. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here () .

THERE ARE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

At the experienced level the employee prepares, serves, and clean-up meals served to Recruits and program participants at the Training Academy. Responsibilities will vary, but include food production, dish / pot & pan washing, sanitation of premises, meal service, and food storage procedures.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

No specific amount of formal education is required.

Experience

Domestic Services Aide 5

No specific type or amount is required.

Domestic Services Aide E6

Eighteen months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide 5.

Domestic Services Aide 7

Thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide, including one year equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide E6 in a specific area of work such as food service, housekeeping, clothing or laundry.

Additional Requirements and Information

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

• Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

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 conferred / graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and / or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

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.

IMPORTANT : 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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator () for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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 at www.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

Vacation and Sick Leave : Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan Information () 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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DMSRADE - Please select your level of experience.

None

Eighteen to thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide.

At least thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide in a specific area of work such as food service, housekeeping, clothing or laundry.

02

How many years in customer service do you possess?

None

Less than 1 year

1 year to 2 years

3 years to 4 years

5 years or more

03

Please describe your customer service experience. If you answered none to having customer service experience, please enter N / A.

04

Please explain how you feel customer service impacts business.

05

What would you do if a customer complained about a food item?

06

Do you have experience preparing food items in a commercial kitchen?

Yes

No

07

If you answered yes to having experience preparing food items in a commercial kitchen, please describe what types of meals you prepared. If you answered no, please enter N / A.

08

How many years of experience do you have working in a field that requires high sanitation standards?

None

Less than 1 year experience

1 year to 2 years' experience

2 years to 3 years' experience

3 years to 4 years' experience

4 years to 5 years' experience

5 years or more experience

09

What steps do you take to ensure food safety and sanitation in the kitchen?

10

Explain how you would ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in your daily work.

11

Do you have experience in food preparation? If so, please describe. If your answer is no, please enter N / A.

12

Which of the following best describes your experience with meal preparation?

Some experience under supervision

Regularly prepared meals independently

Extensive experience preparing meals

13

How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple items to complete?

14

Describe a time when a task had to be completed quickly. How did you handle it?

15

Describe a time when you had to work as a team to accomplish a task. What was the result?

16

Describe your experience in sanitation and / or housekeeping. If you do not have any experience, please enter N / A.

17

Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts?

Yes

No

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Yes

No

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Yes

No

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21

Yes

No

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Yes

No

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Yes

No

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CORR7 - 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

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

Muskegon Correctional Facility

Newberry Correctional Facility

Oaks Correctional Facility

Parnall Correctional Facility

Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility

Saginaw Correctional Facility

St. Louis Correctional Facility

Thumb Correctional Facility

Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Woodland Correctional Facility

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Yes

No

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Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N / A in the box below if this applies.

I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.

27

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Yes

No

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COF / Outstate I acknowledge that I have been advised I now have an "inbox" under my NEOGOV profile and any / all correspondence will be copied to this inbox and that I am responsible for monitoring this mailbox.]

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Corrections - Central Office

Address

saylork4@michigan.gov

206 E. Michigan Avenue

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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