SUPERVISING COOK I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Supervising Cook I at the Hood Mountain Fire Center in Santa Rosa, California. Two permanent, full-time positions are available. The role is in-office with duties centered at the fire center kitchen, supporting fire protection operations and daily food service.

Salary ranges from $4,726.00 to $5,811.00 per month, with new-to-state hires placed at the minimum of the classification. Applicants should note the Final Filing Date is 10/09/2026 and must meet medical clearance and

Job description

Supervising Cook I

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-533605

# of Positions:

2

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Location:

Thesepositions arelocated at the Hood Mountain Fire Center in Santa Rosa, CA.

Telework:

In Office

Salary:

$4,726.00 - $5,811.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Working Conditions

May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING COOK I

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Requires Tuberculosis (TB) test in addition to physical and audiometry exams.

If you have not already established eligibility for this classification, you will need to take and pass the Supervising Cook I exam. A link to the exam is below:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4044

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Contact Information

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

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:

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

[phone]

[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

Please include the position number 541-114-2181-VAR on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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.