FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California at Pelican Bay State Prison is seeking a Food Administrator I, CF to plan, organize and direct all food service and dietary activities within the correctional facility health care program. The position reports to Health Services Administration and requires collaboration with clinical staff on nutrition assessments and menu planning.

The role involves developing and applying standards, estimating food requirements, inspecting facilities for sanitary compliance, and conducting

Qualifications

• Must be registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (American Dietetic Association).
• Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program or may work under the direction of a Food Administrator II, CF in a large facility serving 3 meals per day to 500 or more residents.
• Works with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments, needs, dietary interventions and strategies, and plans dietary menus per clinical instruction.
• Develops, interprets, and applies standards and procedures governing the operation of the food service department; plans menus, estimates food requirements, and directs the preparation and service of food in accordance with the State food control system; inspects food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards; and plans and conducts In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff.
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Education

Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Food Administrator I, CF - Pelican Bay State Prison

Salary: $7,546.00 - $9,448.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Telework: In Office

Work Location: Pelican Bay State Prison

Job Description and Duties

• Under the direction of the Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, the Food Administrator I, CF plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program or may work under the direction of a Food Administrator II, CF in a large facility serving 3 meals per day to 500 or more residents.
• The Food Administrator I, CF works with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments, needs, dietary interventions and strategies, and plans dietary menus per clinical instruction.
• The Food Administrator I, CF develops, interprets, and applies standards and procedures governing the operation of the food service department; plans menus, estimates food requirements, and directs the preparation and service of food in accordance with the State food control system; inspects food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards; and plans and conducts In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff.
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Minimum Requirements

• FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Requirements

• Must show proof of being a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietic Association.
• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, must provide a copy of diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Eligibility and Compliance

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/ evaluation thereafter.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

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 to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
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[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.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

All methods of appointments may be considered.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper Application (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) and resume, along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250. Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.

This advertisement may be used for other PERMANENT/FULLTIME vacancies that may occur at this location during the life of this recruitment.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678

The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.