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Food Service Technician I (Safety)

California Department of State Hospitals
Atascadero, CA Other
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Food Service Technician I will be directed by the Food Service Supervisor I/II and/or Supervising Cook I/II in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

  • Assist and participate in the preparation and distribution of food and beverages.
  • Assist with the production and distribution of food while adhering to requirements for physical exertion, infection control, and food safety/Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP).
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Maintain order, cleanliness, and sanitation in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Adhere to requirements for safety, security, emergency response, a non-hostile work environment, and rights of patients.
  • Participate in Performance Improvement activities and other miscellaneous responsibilities.
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 Food Service Technician I 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 Duty Statement .

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