California / Department of State Hospitals / Food Service Technician I

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Food Service Technician I

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

871 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $21,698, below the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 871
Total payroll: $21.9M
Role median: $21,698
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$3,663$75,555+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 871 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Food Service Technician I is held in 7 California departments. In Department of State Hospitals, the median of $21,698 ranks #7 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Developmental Services

$43,798 · 15

Veterans Affairs

$41,380 · 372

Education

$38,754 · 29

Rehabilitation

$29,129 · 2

California Highway Patrol

$25,780 · 25

Forestry and Fire Protection

$25,363 · 48

Median total compensation for the Food Service Technician I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stephanie Perea

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$22,014

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,014
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194013
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $22,014

Stephanie Perea is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $22,014. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Daniel Shea

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,993

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,993
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194002
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $21,993

At Department of State Hospitals, Daniel Shea serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,993. Their bargaining unit is R15.

David Letsa

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$21,922

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $19,917
Overtime: $1,620
Other pay: $386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,922
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,394
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $3,394
Total Pay: $21,922

At Department of State Hospitals, David Letsa serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,922. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Ramon Taniegra

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$21,912

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $11,152
Overtime: $6,470
Other pay: $4,290
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,663
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194083
Salary Total: $3,663
Total Pay: $21,912

Ramon Taniegra is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $21,912. They are represented by R15.

Elizabeth Rios Fuentes

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,831

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,831
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194029
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $21,831

Elizabeth Rios Fuentes is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $21,831. Union affiliation: R15.

Joseph Smith

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,814

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,814
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194007
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $21,814

Joseph Smith holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,814. They are represented by R15.

Regina Macias

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$21,712

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $18,685
Overtime: $311
Other pay: $2,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,712
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,294
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025482194005
Salary Total: $1,647
Total Pay: $21,712

At Department of State Hospitals, Regina Macias serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,712. Union affiliation: R15.

Kathleen Bourland

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,698

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,698
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025482194001
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $21,698

Kathleen Bourland holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,698. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Martha Enciso

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$21,684

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $8,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,684
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194023
Salary Total: $1,962
Total Pay: $21,684

Martha Enciso works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is part-time. Martha earned $21,684 in 2024. They are represented by R15.

Jeremmae Pabunan

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,580

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $13,725
Overtime: $4,006
Other pay: $3,849
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,580
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,495
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194021
Salary Total: $3,390
Total Pay: $21,580

Jeremmae Pabunan holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,580. Union affiliation: R15.

Darnell Cooper Sr

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$21,562

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $21,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,562
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,394
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $3,394
Total Pay: $21,562

At Department of State Hospitals, Darnell Cooper Sr serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,562. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Benjamin Weaver

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,439

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $20,476
Overtime: $536
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,439
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,496
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194027
Salary Total: $3,641
Total Pay: $21,439

At Department of State Hospitals, Benjamin Weaver serves as a Food Service Technician I within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,439. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Vernice Munson

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,399

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $20,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,399
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194010
Salary Total: $1,780
Total Pay: $21,399

At Department of State Hospitals, Vernice Munson serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,399. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Angel Porcho

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$21,336

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $17,965
Overtime: $2,213
Other pay: $1,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,075
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194104
Salary Total: $3,075
Total Pay: $21,336

Angel Porcho is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $21,336. Union affiliation: R15.

Linda Pha

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,312

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $19,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,312
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,854
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194071
Salary Total: $1,869
Total Pay: $21,312

At Department of State Hospitals, Linda Pha serves as a Food Service Technician I within Napa State Hospital. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,312. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Dimitri Cullors

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$21,239

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $11,369
Overtime: $400
Other pay: $9,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,239
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,663
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194083
Salary Total: $3,913
Total Pay: $21,239

Dimitri Cullors works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Dimitri earned $21,239 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Eric Ilanga

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$21,080

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $18,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,080
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,047
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194145
Salary Total: $1,963
Total Pay: $21,080

Eric Ilanga holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,080. Union affiliation: R15.

Stephanie Pena

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$20,928

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $17,200
Overtime: $2,559
Other pay: $1,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,496
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194013
Salary Total: $3,641
Total Pay: $20,928

Stephanie Pena is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,928. Union affiliation: R15.

Irma Jimenez

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$20,849

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $13,208
Overtime: $7,641
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,849
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555482194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $20,849

Irma Jimenez works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is intermittent. Irma earned $20,849 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Julia-Anne Hardin

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$20,774

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $15,699
Overtime: $594
Other pay: $4,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,774
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194018
Salary Total: $2,144
Total Pay: $20,774

Julia-Anne Hardin is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,774. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Christopher Amaya

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$20,664

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $19,762
Overtime: $362
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,167
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194040
Salary Total: $3,167
Total Pay: $20,664

Christopher Amaya works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $20,664 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Elena Sanchez

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$20,658

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $18,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,841
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,658
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875492194920
Salary Total: $4,163
Total Pay: $20,658

Elena Sanchez is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,658. They are represented by R15.

Valerie Ferrer

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$20,652

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $19,871
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,652
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,496
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375482194013
Salary Total: $1,696
Total Pay: $20,652

Valerie Ferrer holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,652. Union affiliation: R15.

Alliyah Solis

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$20,370

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $15,175
Overtime: $1,955
Other pay: $3,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,370
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,017
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375482194030
Salary Total: $3,017
Total Pay: $20,370

Alliyah Solis works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Alliyah earned $20,370 in 2023. They are represented by R15.

Jennifer Mclain

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$20,240

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $18,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,240
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,496
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194903
Salary Total: $1,696
Total Pay: $20,240

Jennifer Mclain works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is part-time. Jennifer earned $20,240 in 2025. They are represented by R15.