CORRECTIONAL FOOD MANAGER II DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is seeking a Correctional Food Manager II for Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown. The role oversees the feeding program and directs culinary staff to ensure quality and timely meal service to inmates.

You will manage activities of the Assistant Correctional Food Manager and other culinary staff, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: storing, care, preparation, cooking and serving food in large quantities with quality control.
• Ability to: plan menus, direct staff, supervise inmate workers to ensure meals are served on time.
• Skill to: lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the feeding program for the institution and camps, including supervision of staff and inmate workers.
• Plan, organize and direct work activities of culinary staff to ensure efficient meal production and service.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

This advertisement is for a Correctional Food Manager II position located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-211-5476-001.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Under the general direction of the Correctional Business Manager II, DOC, this position directs and coordinates the feeding program for the institution and camps. The duties include but are not limited to planning, organizing and directing the work activities of the Assistant Correctional Food Manager, DOC (ACFM), Supervising Correctional Cooks, DOC (SCC), Correctional Supervising Cooks, CF (CSC) and other staff assigned to culinary operations in all aspects of the feeding program.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country. It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.). The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.

The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL FOOD MANAGER II DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536001

Position #(s): 099-211-5476-001

Working Title: Correctional Food Manager II

Classification: CORRECTIONAL FOOD MANAGER II DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

$7,901.00 - $9,892.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Tuolumne County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Department Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Preferred

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date

11/2/2026

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of: The principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and serving of food in large quantities to ensure quality control. Kitchen sanitation and safety procedures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment and work areas in order to avoid food contamination, food borne illness, safety hazards and to ensure quality control. Safe food handling procedures to ensure prevention of food borne illness. Food values and nutritional substitutions to provide a nutritionally balanced/adequate diet. Food accounting methods to ensure budget accountability and sufficient quantities are on hand. Use of purchase orders to buy food, supplies and equipment to ensure timely delivery of sufficient quantities. Methods of cutting and preparing food products to ensure portion/quality control. Training methods to develop a qualified workforce and provide opportunity for upward mobility and meet the needs of the food service department. State laws governing the procurement process in order to solicit bids, select vendors, and request purchases. Effective personnel management practices and planning in order to maintain effective working relationships with and comply with personnel policies.

Ability to: Plan palatable and adequate menus and substitutions to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet in compliance with the standardized menu. Plan, organize and direct the work of others in order to best utilize staff and inmate workers to serve the inmate population meals in a timely manner and maintain a clean and safe operation. Adjust food purchasing in order to respond to population changes within the department and/or institutions. Monitor and reconcile inventories in order to request food and supplies from the warehouse to meet operational needs. Make requisitions in order to request food and supplies from the warehouse to meet operational needs. Use appropriate equipment in order to train employees/inmate workers and supervise menu preparation. Evaluate the quality of prepared food in order to ensure that it is palatable and prepared according to recipe. Prepare and cook all foods in order to train employees/inmate workers and supervise menu preparation. Determine food quantities necessary for varying inmate populations in order to adjust food preparation and distribution according to institutional needs. Direct the preparation of special diets (both medical and religious) to ensure inmates with documented needs receive an adequate/appropriate diet.

Skill to: Lift up to 50 pounds in order to accomplish day-to-day activities.

Ability to: Plan adequate menus and substitutions to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet in compliance with the standardized menu. Plan, organize and direct the work of others in order to best utilize staff and inmate workers to serve the inmate population meals in a timely manner and maintain a clean and safe operation. Adjust food purchasing in order to respond to population changes within the department and/or institutions. Monitor and reconcile inventories in order to request food and supplies from the warehouse to meet operational needs. Make requisitions in order to request food and supplies from the warehouse to meet operational needs. Use appropriate equipment in order to train employees/inmate workers and supervise menu preparation. Evaluate the quality of prepared food in order to ensure that it is prepared according to recipes. Prepare and cook all foods in order to train employees/inmate workers and supervise menu preparation. Determine food quantities necessary for varying inmate populations in order to adjust food preparation and distribution according to institutional needs. Direct the preparation of special diets (both medical and religious) to ensure inmates with documented need receive an adequate/appropriate diet.

Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

Department Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Josh Fitzwater

[phone] ext: 5137

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Coordinator

[phone] ext: 6208

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Exam Information

To obtain list eligibility for Office Assistant (Typing), before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4497.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.