Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 .

Working Conditions

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

Special Requirements

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

8. 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:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

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

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

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

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Salinas Valley State Prison is located in beautiful Monterey County which is home to prestigious wine country, world famous golf courses, breath taking ocean views, easy commute, mild temperatures, clean air and an agriculturally rich region.  In addition, parking at SVSP is free!

Additional Information

• This advertisement may be used to fill this and other vacancies that occur during the validity of this recruitment.

• All applications will be screened (based on information provided on your application) and only the most qualified will be interviewed. 

• Incomplete applications will be screened out.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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