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CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salinas Valley State Prison
Monterey, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Attention all current and aspiring Cooks! Are you passionate about cooking and want to play a pivotal role in serving men and women by providing them with incredible food?  We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

You will find detailed information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is located at Salinas Valley State Prison, CA (SVSP), which is accessibly located right off Highway 101, in Soledad City. Conveniently located, an hour from Monterey Beach and Carmel, plus only 1 and a half hour from San Jose International Airport. In the heart of adjacent communities such as Soledad, Greenfield, and Gonzales. With larger cities neighboring such as Salinas, and Hollister. This position hosts an ideal location with a low cost of living.

Before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here: CalCareers in order to obtain eligibility.




Under the direction of the Supervising Correctional Cook, plan, organize, supervise, and assist in the preparation, cooking, and 
serving of food; supervise the maintenance of Culinary equipment, supplies, and work; instruct and enforce proper safety standards; maintain order and supervise the conduct of inmates; protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; do other work as required.



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



You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This classification also receives an additional $200 per month for recruitment and retention.  Uniform allowance is also an incentive.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
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  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-509414
Position #(s):
936-211-2183-XXX
Working Title:
Correctional Supervising Cook, CF
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
$4,586.00 - $5,639.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
7
Work Location:
Monterey 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.


The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.

1. 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.

 

2. 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 a candidate 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.

 

3. 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 departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

 

4. Pursuant to the Public Health Orders (Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive  Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.

5. 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.

6. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

7. 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.

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

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.

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