Cook Foreman (Cook Supervisor)

Department of Justice

Lompoc, California Full-time $40 – $47 Closes Jul 13, 2026

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

  • Primary responsibility is to provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers who are assigned the duties of cooks, butchers, bakers, dining and dish workers, vegetable preparation workers, and pot and pan washers.
  • Provides continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items.
  • Oversees the receiving, storing, and issue of all food and non-food items.
  • Responsible for security operations such as key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, inmate accountability and conducts routine contraband searches throughout the work area.
  • Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The.
  • States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

  • If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc.
  • Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.
  • Resume (limited to 2 pages) must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional).
  • Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, MOU, etc.).

About this role

The Cook Foreman (Cook Supervisor) position with the Department of Justice is based in Lompoc, California. Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The role pays $40.16 to $46.80 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves providing continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal food and retail service experience this Cook Foreman (Cook Supervisor) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Cook Foreman (Cook Supervisor) position with the Department of Justice in Lompoc, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $40.16 to $46.80 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Lompoc, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 13, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Justice
Job Type Full-time
Location Lompoc, California
Salary $40 – $47
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 13, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID LOM-2026-0055
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