Food Service Technician

Department of State Hospitals

JC-533979 -

JC-533979 - Food Service Technician I-Nutrition Services-Metropolitan State Hospital-25-Various
FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

$3,329.00 - $4,163.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

** This Position is Limited Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become permanent at a later date**

Candidates will be placed into AM or PM shifts based on the needs of the hospital and must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

The Food Service Technician I:
Assigned to Dining Rooms, Central Kitchen Trayline and/or Dish Room, the Food Service Technician I serves and assists with the preparation, pre-dish, and assembly of food and beverages; cleans and sanitizes all food service equipment, dining tables and chairs; labels and dates food items using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method; has the correct food items according to the menu/meal tickets with the correct diets and modified diet/liquid textures;

ensures that all food is portioned correctly; ensures all cold food items are maintained and served below 41ºF or hot food above 165ºF; assists the loading and unloading of all meal delivery food carts and transit carts on refrigerated trucks between the Central Kitchen and Dining Rooms; receives weekly food and non-food supplies from the Central Kitchen and puts them away in the dining room pantries;

follows HACCP Procedures, the Nutrition Services Policy & Procedures Manual, hospital Administrative Directives, and all other policies that may apply.

Eligibility Examination:
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Classification: FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I $3,329.00 - $4,163.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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In Office

12 Month Limited Term
- Full Time

DSH
- Metropolitan

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan:
Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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