DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) Department of State Hospitals

JC-529853

• DIETETIC

TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY)

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $3,914.00

• $4,903.

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:

9/11/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Dietetic Technician (Safety) will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in the Nutrition Services Department at the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
• Prepare weekly diet menus for review by RD. Monitor need for and complete all diet menu changes.
• Process diet orders into Diet Line, Regular Line, and special nourishment instructions.
• Compose special modified diet slips for diets not listed on the diet menu.
• Maintain patient diet kardexes. Process related data such as movement sheets and renewals.
• Prepare and distribute required production/presentation forms, e.g., Special Order Sheets and tally of special nourishment items.
• Complete data entry into foodservice software system (e.g. Computrition).
• Provides support to the Clinical Dietitians.
• Monitor and help coordinate the provision of modified diets.

Includes:

Monitor meal service.

• Act as consult to Nutrition Services staff on technical aspects of preparing and serving modified diets and nourishments including Diet Line, Regular Line, and on-unit service.
• Maintain requirements for safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

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. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Dietetic Technician (S) Examination Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-529853

Position #(s): 455-548-2175-007

Working Title:

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY)

Classification:

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $3,914.00

• $4,903.

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

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term

• Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero (ASH) 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/Atascadero Special Requirements 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. If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it.

Please note:

foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Candidates that are using registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to meet the Minimum Qualifications must provide proof with their application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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.

Final Filing Date:

9/11/2026