- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/30/2026
- Closing Date: 08/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Moose Lake AFSCME
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
- Days of Work: Varies
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly; $45,477 - $62,076 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Cook

Job Class: Cook

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

- Job ID: 94604
- Location: Moose Lake
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/30/2026
- Closing Date: 08/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Moose Lake AFSCME
- Division/Unit: MSOP / MSOP ML PM Kitchen
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
- Days of Work: Varies
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly; $45,477 - $62,076 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- Work Area: MSOP ML PM Kitchen
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential,



sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St.

Peter, MN. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as Cook for our Moose Lake location. The Cook provides individualized and quantified food preparation for clients on a regular and therapeutic diet by performing necessary food service duties so that regulatory standards are maintained.

Primary Responsibilities Include

- Preparing food for regular and therapeutic diets so that meal production schedules are met
- Unloading and storing food/miscellaneous supplies delivered to the main kitchen loading dock and assisting with inventory when requested
- Maintain sanitation per Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program and State, Federal, and Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) regulations and guidelines
- Performing other food service related tasks as assigned by supervisor so that all dietary responsibilities are accomplished and as appropriate
- Complying with all safety and health standards, rules, regulations,



policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all standards and rules

This posting is being used to fill 2 open Cook positions. One position has the working hours of Rotating 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./10:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. with days of work varying depending on business need. One position has work hours of 10:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people
- Knowledge of food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes. Some facilities require the ability to prepare special medical diets
- Knowledge of health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve secure and healthy meals
- Ability to follow oral instructions and read and comprehend written instructions
- Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

- Food Safety Certification
- Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY

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