Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 51 – Food Service

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54080.3 Responsibility

  • The Departmental Food Administrator (DFADepartment Food Administrator) represents the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in all food service issues and activities. The DFADepartment Food Administrator develops, administers, and monitors CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s food service programs while the institution heads are responsible for their respective food service operations and oversight of Institution Chaplains. Physicians at each institution are responsible for ordering outpatient therapeutic diets, nourishments, and supplements.