Food Service Technician I

Job Description and Duties

**Interviews will be held Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. Please call HR at 909-742-5550 on Friday, August 28, 2026, between 8am – 12pm to confirm an interview time.**

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Part-Time, Food Service Technician I position in the Nutrition Services Department under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor I.

The Food Service Technician I in the Nutrition Services Department serves or assists with the preparation of food and beverages; cleans and maintains food service equipment, utensils and all work areas as required; instructs and works with helpers from the patient population.

The incumbent is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings and security areas throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

AM Shift: 6:00am – 10:00am

PM Shift: 3:30pm – 7:30pm

ABILITY TO: Communicate at a level required for successful job performance; grasp, manipulate or assemble objects; accurately portion items when serving food and beverages; actively listen and follow directions and keep simple records (e.g., temperature logs, food and supply ordering sheets); read and follow serving instruction for therapeutic diets; communicate with individuals with varying levels of understanding; monitor and interpret gages, dials and other indicators to ensure sanitation machines are working properly; operate automatic dish washing machine equipment; organize and calculate amount of food products and supplies in stock and make appropriate judgment to identify when supplies are low; physically lift and transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds as necessary; read and follow directions/instructions in English at a level to maintain effective communication with staff, patients; follow proper hand washing procedures as outlined in Infection Control guidelines; proper body mechanics when lifting, reaching, bending and in order to prevent injury.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods of cleaning and preparing foods for cooking and storing food; maintaining food service areas, utensils and equipment; panty work related to inventory and storage of food and supplies; proper use of various types of food service utensils, appropriate for portion control; cleaning and preparing food for cooking and storing; proper methods and techniques of food storage to prevent spoilage.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Food Service Technician I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

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.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (528648) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Food Service Technician I classification.

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.