Food Administrator at Wasco State Prison (WSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services
Kern County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, the Food Administrator I, CF plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program or may work under the direction of a Food Administrator II, CF in a large facility serving 3 meals per day to 500 or more residents. The Food Administrator I, CF works with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments, needs, dietary interventions and strategies, and plans dietary menus per clinical instruction. The Food Administrator I, CF develops, interprets, and applies standards and procedures governing the operation of the food service department; plans menus, estimates food requirements, and directs the preparation and service of food in accordance with the State food control system; inspects food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards; and plans and conducts In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff. Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.


Minimum Qualifications:

Either I

One year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Dietitian.

Or II

Experience: One year of experience in a hospital as a dietitian, nutritionist, or food service manager, with responsibility for the technical direction of a group of diet pantry employees. AND

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college and completion of an approved internship in institutional management or dietetics. (Membership in the American Dietetic Association or eligibility for such membership may be substituted for the required internship.)

Or III

Experience: Three years of experience as a dietitian, nutritionist, or food service manager with responsibility for the technical direction of a group of dietary unit employees, one year of which must have been under the supervision of a professionally trained dietitian. AND

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Foods, Nutrition, or Institution Management.

Proof of being a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is required.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

Please 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 (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s 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 MQ’s, 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 CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to

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

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors . To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist

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:

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

  • Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, proof of being a Registered Dietician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is required.

Benefits

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

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

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR 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.

Additional Information #1:

P RIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

State Application Checklist: To prepare for the State application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist .

Interview Checklist: To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the Work4CA: Interview Checklist .

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.

If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.

VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

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

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.
  • Other - Education : If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
  • Other - In preparation for the State Application process, please visit .
Posted 2025-07-29

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