SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is seeking a Supervising Correctional Cook at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla to lead, train, and supervise staff and incarcerated workers in food service operations.

This is the first supervisory level in the series; duties include directing, evaluating performance, and acting for the Assistant Correctional Food Manager. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and may be considered for related opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the Supervising Correctional Cook examination.
• Current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility or reinstatement eligibility.
• Eligible for Training and Development assignment.

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.
• May oversee one central kitchen in a multifacility.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training

Performance evaluation

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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

Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-536348

Position #(s):

919-211-5480-001

Working Title:

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

Work Location:

Madera County

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.

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 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 that are 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/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.

If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, on or before the final filing date.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to train