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SAINT JOHNS PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE —Sacramento, CA
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SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
California Correctional Health Care Services —Amador County, CA
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Amity Foundation —Los Angeles, CA
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Hawaii State Judiciary —Kapolei, HI
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Volunteers of America Upstate NY —Rochester, NY
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Anticipated SY26-27 Restorative Justice Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
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Anticipated SY26-27 Temporary Restorative Justice Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
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CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
Salinas Valley State Prison —Monterey County, CA
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CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
High Desert State Prison —Lassen County, CA
- $4,586 - $5,639 a month
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- Current TB test
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COOK III - SHIFT WORK - MAUI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER - WAILUKU, MAUI
State of Hawaii —Maui, HI
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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AC Cook | On-Call
State of Washington Dept. of Corrections —Littlerock, WA
- $31.18 - $41.94 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

California State Prison, Los Angeles County -
Los Angeles County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,293 - $6,621 a month
12 days ago

Qualifications

Food handling
Mid-level
Supervising experience
Meal preparation
Managing kitchen staff
Food service management experience

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC

California State Prison, Los Angeles County

JC-524053

Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC
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: 7/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Correctional Food Manager, DOC, the Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC, has overall responsibility for the Operation of the Central Kitchen and the supervision of the Correctional Supervising Cook. Coordinate with the Correctional Food Manager II, DOC, in planning, organizing and supervising cooking and preparation of food for the incarcerated population.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a three (3) percent reduction in pay in exchange for five (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 job application.

This advertisement is for the Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC position located at 44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: 027-211-5480-004.

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

The California State Prison – Los Angeles County (LAC) is in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) – home to our State’s Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, CA, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately seventy-five (75) miles North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.

PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524053

Position #(s):

027-211-5480-004

Working Title:

Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC

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:

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift:

Varies

Work Week:

Varies

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.

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 are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts 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.

Limited Term 12 Months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). If you would like to be considered as a T&D candidate, you must apply as a T&D under "Other".

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 | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR 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 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.

Application Instructions

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.

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026

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

Applications 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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California State Prison, Los Angeles County

Attn: Hiring and Recruitment

44750 60th Street West

Lancaster, CA 93536-7620

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California State Prison, Los Angeles County

Hiring and Recruitment

44750 60th Street West

Lancaster, CA 93536-7620

Office is closed on weekends and all major holidays.

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at Salary and Benefits.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Merit System Principles - An Overview.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at Employee Benefits Summary.

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:
Syre Garcia
(661) 729-2000 ext: 5239
[email protected]

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:
Judd Anderson
(661) 729-2000 ext: 6919
[email protected]

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

LAC will be accepting Training and Development (T&D) assignments for this classification/posting. If you are applying for a T&D it must be noted on your application and / or under the eligibility portion of the Job Control or it will not be reviewed as a T&D.

Please ensure you submit a current version of the State Examination / Employment Application Std Form 678 completed and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank (including, but not limited to, hours/week worked and start/end dates, job duties performed, supervisor information, etc.). All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included on your application to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be considered as a replacement for a completed application. Applications received not the current version, thorough and incomplete will not be reviewed.

All transcripts, application, and supporting documents need to be submitted/attached by the Final Filing Date. Transcripts need to include the date a degree was conferred, if applicable, which will prove you meet the minimum qualifications if you are using education to meet them. Please note foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Failure to submit/attach a copy of your transcripts will result in the disqualification of the application process.

Closely review the minimum qualifications for the class specification, also referred to as job specifications available via www.calhr.ca.gov Please indicate whether you qualify for the classification under Pattern I, II, or III experience and education requirement.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions” section below. Applications submitted by mail or drop-off must clearly indicate the Job Code #: JC-XXXXX, Position Number and the Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.

Examination information

To obtain list eligibility for the Supervising Correctional Cook, DOC before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination.

To take exam, please click attached link: 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.

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