FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Food Service Technician I (536040)

Department of State Hospitals

$3,329.00 - $4,163.00 per Month

Job Posting: Food Service Technician I

Department of State Hospitals

$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: 11/4/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job

Job Description and Duties

We Are Hiring Food Service Technicians! ($3,329 - $4,163 Monthly)

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Limited Term/ Fulltime, Food Service Technician I positions. These vacancies are in the Nutrition Services Department and are under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor I.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga -A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment--Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer--Competitive salary to private food industry jobs in addition to potential for rapid career growth--Annual merit based raises--Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans- -3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California cities with a booming housing market- -Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college- -Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few- -Close enough to Harris' Ranch to go there for lunch- -Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking- How To Apply Click on the " Apply Now " button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Food Services Technician I to establish list eligibility please use the following link:

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

Working Conditions

Employees are required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of hospital.

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). Your BU for this position that's been offered and accepted is BU15 – Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 5 hours of PLP each month. You will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• Food Service Technician I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536040

Position #(s): 437-000-2194-XXX

Working Title: Food Service Technician I

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: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings. Department Website:

Special Requirements

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM PRIOR TO THE FINAL FILING DATE. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Food Service Technician I exam. THE EXAM IS NOW ONLINE! THE LINK BELOW IS FOR THE EXAM THAT NOW MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO THE FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I POSITION! Exam Link: Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareer account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. 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 CalCareer profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. This limited term position may be extended up to 24 months and has the possibility of becoming permanent. This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.

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: 11/4/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Attn: Human Resources (Office Number AB258). 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga, CA 93210-5002

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Human Resources (Office Number AB258). 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga, CA 93210-5002 08:00 AM - 04:15 PM

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