Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

*This position is expected to receive a salary range increase on July 1, 2025. CalHR Pay Scales have not yet reflected this change*

The Department of State Hospitals, Metropolitan State Hospital, is currently accepting multiple applications for Food Service Technician I, Limited Term/Fulltime. Working title: Food Service Technician I/Nutrition Services.

**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 (Presentation):  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.

The Food Service Technician I (Production):  Under the Supervising Cook I, the Food Service Technician I assists with the presentation, portioning, distribution, service of food to patients and maintains order, cleanliness and sanitation; products as assigned per menu, nourishments, HS, trayline, special events, thawing and other as assigned; fill hotel pans per dip tally, cover, and label & date all items; fill out HACCP sheets; operate a knife, Robot Coup, blender, produce slicer, or meat grinder; follows pull/thaw sheets for food items and works with warehouse to ensure timeliness of items pulled; maintains all kitchen supplies including but not limited to eating utensils, food trays, cutlery, and other supplies; clean and sanitize all food processing equipment after each assigned task; 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.

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Working Conditions

Face Coverings: While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

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 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.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Free onsite gym

*Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

*Rideshare Resources

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near major freeway access

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Shift work,

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