SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
Valley State Prison · Madera County
Salary: $5,293 – $6,621 per month
Closes: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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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.
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 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/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.
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 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
About this opportunity
Regional hiring context
There are 16 current state openings in Madera County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 1 day, on November 5, 2026.
Similar roles at other employers
These employers are currently listing the same normalized role:
- SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS at California Correctional Health Care Services — Solano County
- SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL COOK DEPT OF CORRECTIONS at California Institution for Men — San Bernardino County
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.