FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

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

Job summary

The California Correctional Health Care Services at California Health Care Facility in Stockton seeks a Food Administrator I, CF to oversee all food service and dietary operations. This role works with clinical staff on nutrition plans, develops menus, and ensures compliance with sanitary and safety standards for a large facility serving hundreds of residents daily.

This is a 12-month limited-term, full-time position with in-office work, requiring passing the FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I examination and

Qualifications

• Mandatory FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I examination to obtain list eligibility.
• Eligibility considerations include list/LEAP, SROA or surplus where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities.
• Collaborates with clinical staff on nutrition assessments and dietary interventions.
• Plans menus per clinical instruction and ensures compliance with standards.
• Inspects facilities for sanitary, safety and housekeeping compliance.
• Directs IST programs for food service staff and maintains safety for residents.

Education

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Job Title

FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY (CHCF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Job Requisition ID: JC-534944

Salary: $7,546.00 - $9,448.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Contract: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Location: San Joaquin County (Stockton, CA)

Telework: In Office

Facility: California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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.

To obtain list eligibility for the FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY examination.

Additional information about the job is provided in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Classification Specification.

• FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Job Details

Classification: FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

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

# of Positions: 1

Department Information

This position is located at California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, CA, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

Contact: Lee Lor, Phone (000) -, Email [e-mail]

Company Culture & Values

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.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace, attracting candidates from all communities.

They encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect.

We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

Applicants may be current in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, be in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility.

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applicants will be screened and only the most qualified selected.

Requirement of passing the FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I examination is mandatory.

All required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 10/23/2026.

Application procedures include electronic submission via CalCareer and optional hard copy submission.

Desirable Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is preferred.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

EEO & Diversity Statements

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, etc.

We advance inclusion and diversity.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Lee Lor, Phone (000) -, Email [e-mail].

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office, Phone (000) -, Email [e-mail].

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a device for the Deaf.

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.

Paper application may be submitted on condition.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as per SPB Rule 250.

It is an objective to achieve a drug-free workplace; any applicant will be expected to behave in accordance.