FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, is hiring a Food Service Technician I within Nutrition Services. The position supports dining, central kitchen trayline, and dish room operations, ensuring correct food items, temperatures, and FIFO labeling, under HACCP policies.

This 12-month limited-term full-time role requires flexibility to work in any unit or shift to meet facility needs, with eligibility through CalCareer and state hiring processes.

Job description

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 CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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

**This PositionisLimited Term for 12 months. This position may be terminatedat 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 theinstructions for each process.

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

Minimum Requirements

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.

Number of Positions

Multiple

Telework

In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

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).

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their voicemails, email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligiblelist. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered . EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
[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.