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Todd Road Jail Program

Todd Road Jail

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Ventura Adult and Career Education, provides educational programs for inmates residing at the Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula.  Funding for these programs is provided by the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium through an Adult Education Block Grant and there is no charge to students.

Career Technical Education, Food Service and Hospitality Program

Students at the Todd Road Jail are offered an opportunity to complete up to 167 hours of the Food Service and Hospitality Program while they
are incarcerated.

Admission requirements for each student:

  • Be a resident inmate of Todd Road Jail; and
  • Be referred by Inmate Services; and
  • Be at least 18 years of age; and
  • Have a strong interest in working in the food service industry; and
  • Be able to benefit from training.

Program Content and Length:

This program is organized into a sequence of certificates that can be earned over time.  Students start with the Food Handler Certificate and continue, depending on available time and their interests, abilities, and employment goals. 

Food Handler Certificate

  • Length: 12 hours
  • Content: ServSafe® Food Handler course and assessment

Culinary Foundations Certificate

  • Length: 70 hours - Lecture
  • Content: ServSafe® Food Handler course and assessment
  • Module I – Workplace Safety
  • Module II – Module III – Kitchen Essentials
  • Module IV – Nutrition
  • Module V – Seeking Employment and Interviewing Skills
  • Final Exam

Prep Cook Certificate

  • Length: 95 hours
  • Content: ServSafe® Food Handler course and assessment
  • Same as Culinary Foundations certificate, plus:
  • Module VI – Breakfast Foods and Sandwiches
  • Module VII – Salads & Garnishing
  • Module VIII – Fruits & Vegetables
  • Module IX – Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  • Final Exam

Line Cook Food Service and Hospitality Certificate

  • Length: 167 hours
  • Content: ServSafe® Food Handler course and assessment
  • Same as Prep Cook certificate with expanded lecture and labs, plus:
  • Module X – Desserts & Baked Goods
  • Module XI – Potatoes, Legumes, Pasta & Grains
  • XII – Manager ServSafe® course and assessment

Adult Basic and Secondary Education

Students who are resident inmates of Todd Road Jail and are referred by Inmate Services may attend the following programs:

  • High School Equivalency
  • English as a Second Language

Workforce Preparation and Life Skills

Students who are resident inmates of Todd Road Jail and are referred by Inmate Services may attend the following programs:

  • Anger Management
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Basics
  • Computer Literacy
  • Re-Entry Action Planning and Work Readiness

Click to download a printable copy of the Todd Road Jail Program .