Food Service Technician I-Nutrition Services-Metropolitan State Hospital-25-Various Department of State Hospitals

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) Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE

HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

•This Position is Limited Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at 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 the instructions for each process. Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=1718 You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-533979

Position #(s): 487-549-2194-XXX

Working Title:

Food Service Technician I-Nutrition Services-Metropolitan State Hospital-25-Various

Classification:

FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

$3,329.00

•$4,163.00 A

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

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

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). Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment Survey Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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. 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 MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. 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 eligible list. 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. 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:

10/30/2026