SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation seeks a Supervising Correctional Cook for the California Institution for Men in Chino, San Bernardino County. You will supervise, train and evaluate Correctional Supervising Cooks, ensure accurate portioning, and uphold safe food handling standards in all kitchens and dining areas.

Responsibilities include HACCP training, record keeping, staff development, and periodic sanitary inspections.

Qualifications

• Supervising correctional cook duties and staff supervision.
• Experience training staff in HACCP and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of serving portions and food handling practices.
• Ability to document safety inspections and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train CSCs in food preparation.
• Conduct sanitary and safety inspections weekly.
• Monitor deliveries and assist in menu development.
• Maintain performance records and reports.

Job description

Cooperate with the Assistant Correctional Food Manager in the ordering of all food items and supplies for the California Institution for Men. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Correctional Food Manager, complete the Food Service Department’s accounting and record keeping functions. Assimilate data into the computer, monitors deliveries of supplies, ensures adherence to schedules and assists in the menu development. You will train and supervise Correctional Supervising Cooks (CSC) in the preparation of food items. You will provide training in the standard of serving portions and acceptable food handling practices. You will conduct sanitary and safety inspections of the kitchens and dining rooms with written documentation weekly.

You will supervise and train subordinate staff and outline clear work performance expectations to them. You will evaluate the work performance of subordinate staff and prepare written performance reports. You will train subordinate staff in job related functions, incarcerated persons/staff interaction, incarcerated persons time cards, record keeping, safety procedures, HACCP and SDS. You will ensure that those under your supervision are well groomed, properly attired and appropriately equipped when reporting for duty.

All staff will have their State Identification Card, key chits, thermometer, pen, note pad and a whistle in their possession while on duty. Regardless of job classification, are responsible for documenting any acts of incarcerated person misconduct, CCR Title 15 Article 3. Escapes: it is the duty of every employee to do everything possible to prevent the escape of an incarcerated person.

Effective July 1, 2025, the PLP 2025 was implemented. The program requires that each full‑time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly. Salaries posted do not reflect this temporary reduction.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for a Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC position located at the California Institution for Men in Chino, San Bernardino County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 080‑211‑5480‑XXX.

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

About the location – The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non‑Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on‑site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient access to the 91 and 60 highways.

Minimum Requirements – You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC‑537281

Position #(s): 080‑211‑5480‑XXX

Working Title: Supervising Correctional Cook

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: San Bernardino County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

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.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re‑entry efforts back to the community.

The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non‑Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on‑site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient access to the 91 and 60 highways.

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.

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

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 must 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.

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 | NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing 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 Home | E‑Verify.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applicants will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, CalHR Home, and the CalPERS website, California Public Employees’ Retirement System - CalPERS.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Jonathan Rheem

(909) 597‑1821 ext: 4440

[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:

EEO Coordinator

(909) 597‑1821

[e-mail]

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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.