Food Services Technician
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Food Services Technician is responsible for preparing meals and snacks in a fast-paced industrial setting, ensuring high-quality food and maintaining cleanliness standards.
Required Skills
Job Description
FOOD SERVICES TECHNICIAN
INDUSTRIAL SETTING (SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY)
BASIC FUNCTIONS
The basic functions of the Food Services Technician are preparing meals and snacks, ensuring a high level of daily nutrition, and participating in the planning and preparation of food for all facility fundraisers and special events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Train, direct and supervise client crews in proper procedure for performance of their jobs.
Prepare well-balanced and ethnically diverse meals.
Maintain cleanliness standards in all kitchen and food storage areas.
Ensure strict adherence to all health code regulations.
Inventory and rotate food to ensure freshness.
Adhere to posted menu. (Any menu changes must be approved by supervisor).
Prepare meals for clients with special medical and / or nutritional needs.
Assist with meal ticket sales.
Report kitchen equipment maintenance issues to Supervisor immediately.
Assist Supervisor in ensuring prompt payment of invoices.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Food Services Manager and / or the Food Services Assistant Manager.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of health and nutrition
Cooking and baking
Inventory control
Menu planning
Cost effectiveness
Time management
Communication skills
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least six months experience in culinary field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to use hands and fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting associated with preparing and cooking foods using knives, utensils, and cookware for durations of 6 - 8 hours.
Must be able to remain in a standing position for 6 - 8 hours.
Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
Occasional lifting and / or moving of objects up to 75 pounds.
Occasional pushing and / or pulling of objects up to 75 pounds.
Occasional work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
POSITION REPORTS TO
Food Services Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21 - $23 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
80 - 100% Employer Paid Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance