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FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

California Department of State Hospitals
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-516931

Position #(s):

487-549-2193-XXX

Working Title:

Food Service Technician II-Nutrition Svcs-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-001

Classification:

FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

$3,492.00 - $4,373.00 A

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

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

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1 st and 15 th of each month, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Under supervision of the Food Service Supervisor I/II, the Food Service Technician II will instruct, lead, and coordinate. Serves and assists with the preparation, pre-dish, and assembly of food and beverages; clean and sanitizes all food service equipment, dinning tables & chairs; labels and dates food items, using the FIFO-First In First Out Method; has the correct food items on the meal ticket; portioned correctly, correct diet and modified diet texture and liquid texture; ensures all cold food items served below 40 degrees or hot food above 165 degrees; assist the loading/unloading of all meal delivery food carts and transit carts on refrigerated trucks to and from the Central Kitchen to the dining rooms; receives weekly food and non-food orders from the Central Kitchen and stores in the dining room pantries; follows the Nutrition Services Policy and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures.

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=4749

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

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

Salary : $3,492 - $4,373

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