Correctional Officer

Job Posting:SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) California Medical Facility JC-531028 - JC-531028 - SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS $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: 9/16/2026 Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Correctional Food Manager and Assistant Correctional Food Manager, the Supervising Correctional Cook (SCC), will supervise the operations of the Main Kitchen; insure that methods of food preparation, cooking and serving of meals conforms with standards set in quality and quantity set by the Department of Corrections, i.e., ACA, Food Manager’s Handbook, DOM 54080 through 54080.17, California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Division 3, Department of Corrections, Chapter 3, Article 4, Section 3050 through 3055; maintain attendance records for staff; assure that the Work Incentive Program for incarcerated persons workers are enforced; submit monthly work schedules for approval; order food, materials and supplies to prepare the weekly menus; hold meetings with subordinates; weekly inspections of all Food Services areas; receive and store all direct deliveries, weekly deliveries of food and materials; conduct physical inventories; in conjunction with the Assistant Food Manager conduct training classes for staff and incarcerated persons; assist in menu planning and in the development of recipes; to take disciplinary action when necessary. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application. This advertisement is for Supervising Correctional Cook, DOCpositionslocated at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Solano County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-211-5480-XXX. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid mail address on your application. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . People to contact Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK (DEPARTMENT 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: Multiple Work Location: In Office Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 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 the 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 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/CCHCS strives 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. 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: Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking (including baking), dispensing, and serving food in large quantities; kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation; food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups; food accounting; use of purchase orders for food and equipment; methods of cutting and preparing meat; and training methods. 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 The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Patdy Saechao View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Examination Information To obtain list eligibility for the Supervising Correctional Cook, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination here CalCareers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr