FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

California Department of State Hospitals; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking a Food Service Technician I (Safety) to support Nutrition Services. The role involves assisting in food preparation and distribution, while following nutrition safety standards and HACCP guidelines within a secure hospital environment.

You will work under supervision to ensure timely meals and maintain a clean, safe work area at the Atascadero facility.

Qualifications

• Eligibility includes reachable on a state certification list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility.
• New hires start at minimum salary for the classification or alternate range when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the preparation and distribution of food and beverages.
• Assist with the production and distribution of food while adhering to HACCP and infection control requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and sanitation in assigned area.
• Adhere to safety, security, emergency response, and rights of patients.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and other miscellaneous responsibilities.

Skills

Food safety

Lifting 50 pounds

Sanitation

Infection control

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537679

Position #(s): 455-549-2194-018

Working Title: Food Service Technician I (Safety)

Classification: FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

$3,329.00 - $4,163.00 A

Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

The Food Service Technician I will be directed by the Food Service Supervisor I/II and/or Supervising Cook I/II in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Assist and participate in the preparation and distribution of food and beverages.
• Assist with the production and distribution of food while adhering to requirements for physical exertion, infection control, and food safety/Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and sanitation in assigned area of responsibility.
• Adhere to requirements for safety, security, emergency response, a non-hostile work environment, and rights of patients.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and other miscellaneous responsibilities.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov