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California / Developmental Services / Cook Specialist I

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Cook Specialist I

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

6 employees hold this title in Developmental Services. Median total compensation for the role is $37,852, below the department median of $77,233.

Employees
6
Total payroll
$192.9K
Role median
$37,852
Agency median
$77,233
Comparison
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This role across California

Cook Specialist I is held in 8 California departments. In Developmental Services, the median of $37,852 ranks #7 of 8.

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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.

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Employees with this title

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Michael Smith

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2025 total comp
$58,126
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
$54,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,904
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,126
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,656
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185013
Salary Total
$4,516
Total Pay
$58,126

Michael Smith is a Cook Specialist I at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,126. Union affiliation: R15.

Joey Carabay

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2025 total comp
$55,904
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
$52,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,904
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,590
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185016
Salary Total
$4,452
Total Pay
$55,904

Joey Carabay works as a Cook Specialist I for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Joey earned $55,904 in 2025. They are represented by R15.

Michelle Blalock

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2025 total comp
$46,671
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
$43,952
Overtime
$233
Other pay
$2,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,671
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,853
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185001
Salary Total
$3,737
Total Pay
$46,671

Michelle Blalock works as a Cook Specialist I for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $46,671 in 2025. They are represented by R15.

Ellen Gillespie

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2025 total comp
$29,033
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
$29,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,033
Employment type
Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,656
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185901
Salary Total
$27
Total Pay
$29,033

At Developmental Services, Ellen Gillespie serves as a Cook Specialist I within Developmental Services/Admin. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,033. Union affiliation: R15.

Rosa Maria Agustin

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2024 total comp
$2,434
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
$269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,434
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,388
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185016
Salary Total
$4,388
Total Pay
$2,434

At Developmental Services, Rosa Maria Agustin serves as a Cook Specialist I within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,434. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Nancy Villa

Cook Specialist I/Developmental Services

2025 total comp
$761
Sub-department
Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay
-$1,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$761
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
Tulare
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,656
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
4722432185015
Salary Total
$4,656
Total Pay
$761

Nancy Villa holds the role of Cook Specialist I at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $761. Their bargaining unit is R15.