CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in Imperial County seeks a Correctional Supervising Cook (CF) to oversee food service operations for incarcerated populations. The role supervises staff, ensures safety, and manages food preparation from receipt to service in a correctional facility.

The position is a 12 month Limited Term - Full Time assignment located in Imperial, with in-office telework. New hires start at the minimum of the classification; eligibility for extension or permanency

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-quantity food storage, preparation, and serving.
• Ability to plan menus and supervise staff.
• Experience with HACCP and kitchen sanitation.
• Strong record-keeping and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise incarcerated workers in food preparation and service.
• Receive, store, rotate, and re-thermalize food following HACCP standards.
• Maintain food safety and proper use of equipment.
• Coordinate activities with other correctional cooks and ensure uniform compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Menu planning

Food safety

Kitchen equipment handling

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Job Description And Duties

Food Service is a complex organization within California prisons. Most institutions require 20 to 30 Food Service employees and several hundred incarcerated person workers to feed three meals per day to the incarcerated person population while meeting all nutritional values, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). In order to maintain an efficient organization, Management will recruit and hire quality personnel, train them to function in a correctional environment, so they may supervise incarcerated person and become effective managers. Under the general direction of the Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC the Correctional Supervising Cook, CF supervises and directs incarcerated person workers in the preparation and service of food for the incarcerated person population. Responsible to receive, store, rotate, prepare and re‑thermalize food in accordance with Food Service/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point standards. Maintain and ensure food safety and proper use of equipment. Coordinates activities with other Correctional Supervising Cooks. Adhere to uniform compliance at all times. Please see attached Duty Statement for full details. This is a 12 month Limited Term position that may be extended to 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Centinela State Prison is located in Imperial, CA. Centinela State Prison 2302 Brown Road Imperial, CA 92251 CDCR website: www.cdcr.ca.gov Centinela website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/cen/ 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532798

Position #(s): 403-211-2183-XXX

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CF)

Classification: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$4,586.00 - $5,639.00 A

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Imperial County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - 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/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.

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking (including baking), dispensing, and serving of food in large quantities; kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs); food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups; principles of effective supervision; food accounting; use of purchase orders for food and equipment; training methods and a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Ability to: Plan palatable and adequate menus; plan, organize, and direct the work of others; keep records; prepare reports and memorandums; communicate at a level required for successful job performance; keep inventories and make requisitions; use appropriate equipment; judge food quality; determine food quantities necessary for groups of varying sizes; prepare and cook all food groups; direct the preparation and distribution of special diets; plan food production to schedule; plan and conduct in‑service training programs; and analyze situations accurately and take effective action and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Additional Application Requirements

• List the job code (JC) and Job Title for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most recent employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the std. 678. Include all relevant experience that relates to the qualification requirements.
• Provide the “FROM” and “TO” dates with the month, date and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (years/months). You may include overtime hours. If you fail to comply, your application is considered incomplete.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED