CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 4,600 - 6,400; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation invites applications for the Correctional Supervising Cook (CF) position at Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County. This permanent, full-time role requires preparing meals for staff and inmates and ensuring compliance with facility standards.

New applicants begin at the published salary range, and the department emphasizes safe, humane conditions, professional conduct, and the opportunity to contribute to rehabilitative programs

Job description

CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Job Description and Duties

To obtain list eligibility for this classification, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Correctional Supervising Cook Exam.

Click here for the Correctional Supervising Cook Exam

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

• CDCR Employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
• Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/CAL.html

Calipatria State Prison

Hiring and Recruitment Unit

P O Box 5001 / 7018 Blair Road

Calipatria, CA 92233

[phone] extension 5234

[e-mail]

Calipatria State Prison is located in sunny southern California, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Palms Springs and 2 hours and 20 minutes east of San Diego.

Free parking is available.

• 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 offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
• Travel may be required
• Occasional overtime may be required

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536782

Position #(s): 178-211-2183-006

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CF)

Classification: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salary: $4,586.00 - $6,371.00

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

# of Positions: 3

Work Location: Imperial 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.

Commitment

• The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
• CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
• CDCR/CCHCS strives 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.

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 or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
• 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.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

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).

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 CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
• Information on the benefits and protections 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