SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

State of California; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Supervising Correctional Cook to lead a team in a prison kitchen. The role involves directing staff, mentoring incarcerated workers, and ensuring food service standards are met in a demanding correctional environment.

The position is full-time, in-office, and requires passing the required examination and eligibility for transfer.

Qualifications

• Ability to train and supervise the work of others and evaluate their performance.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action?
• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing various platforms at a level required for successful job performance.
• Shall promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and supervise the work of employees and incarcerated workers.
• Evaluate performance and take or recommend appropriate action; act for the Assistant Correctional Food Manager.

Skills

Train and supervise others

Performance evaluation

Effective communication

Diversity and inclusion

Job description

Job Posting: SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Valley State Prison

JC-536348

$5,293.00 - $6,621.00 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: 11/5/2026

This is the first supervisory senior level in the series. In addition to the duties of the Correctional Supervising Cook (CF), the Supervising Correctional Cook (DOC) may have responsibility for one of the central kitchens in a multifacility. Incumbents direct, train, and supervise the work of employees and incarcerated workers, evaluate their performance and take or recommend appropriate action, and act for the Assistant Correctional Food Manager.

This job posting is being used to fill one permanent, full-time Supervising Correctional Cook Dept. of Corrections position.

Please note - This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, if additional positions become available.

You must have taken and passed the Supervising Correctional Cook Dept. of Corrections examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply.

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

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note : 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

Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park. Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Classification: SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS $5,293.00 - $6,621.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Will Vary Based On Post Assignment

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 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 strive 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.

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.

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 should 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.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to train and supervise the work of others and evaluate their performance
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing various platforms at a level required for successful job performance
• Shall promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
[phone] ext: 5603
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
CRYSTAL CONNER
[phone] ext: 5603
[e-mail]

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:
Hiring and Recruitment
[phone] ext: 5603
[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 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

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.