FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment differential 10%

Job summary

California School for the Deaf, Riverside is seeking a Food Service Technician II to support meal service operations on campus. You will monitor food temperatures, tally daily meal counts, and assist the Food Service Technician I with cold item prep, meals, cleaning and sanitizing tasks.

The role is 10 months with eligibility for an additional 2 months funded by State Special School Benefits through Unemployment Insurance, and may require after-hours work for events.

Qualifications

• Ability to create/promote an equitable/inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated & valued.
• Experience working a facility or campus setting desired.
• Experience in common methods, practices, & materials used in large foodservice setting.
• Experience in preparation and/or serving foods and beverages in large foodservice setting.
• Ability to give on-the-job instructions, keep records of meal counts and HACCP records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practice punctuality, good attendance & follow good personal hygiene practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• In a special school setting, works at point of meal service station during meal service, checks serving lines & records food holding temperatures, collects & compiles daily meal counts, leads and assists Food Service Technician I in preparing cold items, serving meals, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and work areas.
• Works in FSTI rotations and as needed.
• California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) is a 24-hour residential campus, so incumbent may be required to work outside normal business hours due to special events and operational need.

Job description

FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II
FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

$3,492.00 - $4,373.00 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: Until Filled

This pos i tion is for a 10 month school y ear w i th eligibili t y f o r an additional 2 months to be paid by State Special School Be ne fits t h rough Unempl o y ment Insu r an c e.

In a special school setting, under the supervision of Supervising Cook I, the Food Service Technician II (FSTII) works at point of meal service station during meal service, checks serving lines & records food holding temperatures, collect & compile daily meal counts, leads, and assists Food Service Technician I (FSTI) in preparing cold items, serving meals, cleaning, & sanitizing dishes and work areas. Works in FSTI rotations and as needed.
California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) is a 24-hour residential campus, so incumbent may be required to work outside normal business hours due to special events and operational need.

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

Working Conditions

Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

*Plus a monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base salary, only for the ten months of the regular school year.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

From its inception in 1953, the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) has attracted deaf scholars and steadfast staff with innovative spirit and a desire to serve deaf students. These exceptional individuals have created paths of success and opportunities for our students while eliminating any and all barriers. CSDR’s mission is to provide its students a place to engage in a positive environment where American Sign Language (ASL) and English are valued, cultures are embraced, learning is relevant, and self-worth is uplifted. In collaboration with families and school communities, Southern California students prepare for college and careers through academic rigor, innovative technology, and extra-curricular opportunities.

EXAMINATION

Individuals must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin, and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.

The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4749

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to create/promote an equitable/inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated & valued.
• Experience working a facility or campus setting desired.
• Experience in common methods, practices, & materials used in large foodservice setting.
• Experience in preparation and/or serving foods and beverages in large foodservice setting.
• Ability to give on-the-job instructions, keep records of meal counts and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practice punctuality, good attendance & follow good personal hygiene practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

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

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

Human Resources Contact:
Cecilia Williams
[phone] ext: 1116
[e-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.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Additional Salary Information

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Additional Information

Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account is highly recommended.

Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareer Account.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.

Incomplete or late applications packages will NOT be considered.

If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD-678), use the revised 06/2024 version.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Intermittent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalCareers website at https://calcareers.ca.gov/ .

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.