FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

State of California; California; Presencial; USD 37.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension retirement with 457/401k

Descripción de la vacante

State of California’s Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is hiring multiple Food Service Technician I positions in the Nutrition Services Department. The roles are 12-month limited term, full-time, with a salary range of $3,329 to $4,163 per month, and eligibility for state benefits.

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements and may be eligible for merit increases and a path toward permanent employment.

Descripción del empleo

FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

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: 11/4/2026

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Limited Term/ Fulltime, Food Service Technician I positions. These vacancies are in the Nutrition Services Department and are under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor I.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

• A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
• Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer
• Competitive salary to private food industry jobs in addition to potential for rapid career growth
• Annual merit based raises
• Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
• 3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California cities with a booming housing market
• Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college
• Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Maderato name a few
• Close enough to Harris' Ranch to go there for lunch
• Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking

Working Conditions

Employees are required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of hospital.

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). Your BU for this position that’s been offered and accepted is BU15– Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The expected salary reduction will 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 5 hours of PLP each month. You will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Positions

Multiple

Work Location

In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM PRIOR TO THE FINAL FILING DATE. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Food Service Technician I exam.

THE EXAM IS NOW ONLINE!

THE LINK BELOW IS FOR THE EXAM THAT NOW MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO THE FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I POSITION!

Exam Link:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1718

This limited term position may be extended up to 24 months and has the possibility of becoming permanent. This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the best approach for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Food Service Experience

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Justine Oxborrow

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.