California / California Conservation Corps / Cook Specialist I

Job-title file

Cook Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

14 employees hold this title in California Conservation Corps. Median total compensation for the role is $39,573, above the department median of $21,452.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $507.6K
Role median: $39,573
Agency median: $21,452
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,563$51,908+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Cook Specialist I is held in 8 California departments. In California Conservation Corps, the median of $39,573 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State Hospitals

$55,224 · 15

Veterans Affairs

$54,081 · 34

Education

$47,572 · 2

California Highway Patrol

$47,251 · 4

Forestry and Fire Protection

$44,532 · 36

Developmental Services

$37,852 · 6

Transportation

$26,903 · 3

Median total compensation for the Cook Specialist I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Inez Byars

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$53,141

Base pay: $46,844
Overtime: $6,298
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,141
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,188
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338142185001
Salary Total: $4,062
Total Pay: $53,141

Inez Byars is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,141. They are represented by R15.

Mya Leaird

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$48,398

Base pay: $48,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,398
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Placer
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,398
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336302185903
Salary Total: $4,266
Total Pay: $48,398

Mya Leaird holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,398. They are represented by R15.

Gabriela Tovar Aguilar

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$47,681

Base pay: $47,428
Overtime: $254
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,681
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,189
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336032185001
Salary Total: $4,063
Total Pay: $47,681

At California Conservation Corps, Gabriela Tovar Aguilar serves as a Cook Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,681. They are represented by R15.

Malaysia Rodriguez

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$46,078

Base pay: $46,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,988
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336692185002
Salary Total: $3,868
Total Pay: $46,078

Malaysia Rodriguez holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,078. Union affiliation: R15.

Patrick Brown

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$46,029

Base pay: $45,773
Overtime: $256
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,029
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Butte
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,026
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5337102185001
Salary Total: $3,905
Total Pay: $46,029

Patrick Brown is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,029. They are represented by R15.

Alejandrino Luna Lira

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$45,189

Base pay: $43,772
Overtime: $1,213
Other pay: $204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,189
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,989
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5338142185003
Salary Total: $3,869
Total Pay: $45,189

Alejandrino Luna Lira holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,189. They are represented by R15.

Joel Colisao

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$42,661

Base pay: $42,373
Overtime: $288
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,661
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,988
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336692185003
Salary Total: $3,868
Total Pay: $42,661

Joel Colisao is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,661. Union affiliation: R15.

Grace Schellhous

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2024 total comp

$36,484

Base pay: $35,715
Overtime: $219
Other pay: $551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,688
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5337032185001
Salary Total: $3,688
Total Pay: $36,484

At California Conservation Corps, Grace Schellhous serves as a Cook Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,484. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Maria Nava

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2024 total comp

$31,863

Base pay: $30,807
Overtime: $891
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,688
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334362185004
Salary Total: $3,938
Total Pay: $31,863

Maria Nava is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $31,863. They are represented by R15.

Michael Chastain

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$31,459

Base pay: $27,101
Overtime: $1,052
Other pay: $3,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,799
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5337032185001
Salary Total: $3,685
Total Pay: $31,459

Michael Chastain holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,459. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Alyssa Gonzales

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$30,107

Base pay: $27,735
Overtime: $2,371
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,107
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,989
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334362185005
Salary Total: $4,119
Total Pay: $30,107

Alyssa Gonzales is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,107. They are represented by R15.

Trevon Brown

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2024 total comp

$18,755

Base pay: $17,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,541
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,581
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336192185902
Salary Total: $3,581
Total Pay: $18,755

Trevon Brown is a Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $18,755. They are represented by R15.

Isaiah Hernandez

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2023 total comp

$17,148

Base pay: $17,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,148
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,343
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5334362185002
Salary Total: $3,593
Total Pay: $17,148

Isaiah Hernandez holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,148. They are represented by R15.

Deziree Ferrin

Cook Specialist I/California Conservation Corps

2025 total comp

$12,563

Base pay: $12,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,799
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5336302185001
Salary Total: $3,685
Total Pay: $12,563

Deziree Ferrin holds the role of Cook Specialist I at California Conservation Corps. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,563. They are represented by R15.