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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Tramain Ortiz Jr

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$5,701

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $3,519
Overtime: $295
Other pay: $1,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,701
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,295
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194013
Salary Total: $1,648
Total Pay: $5,701

Tramain Ortiz Jr holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is part-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,701. Union affiliation: R15.

Kristopher Silva

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,669

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $3,148
Overtime: $2,520
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,669
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,663
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194925
Salary Total: $21
Total Pay: $5,669

At Department of State Hospitals, Kristopher Silva serves as a Food Service Technician I within Atascadero State Hospital. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,669. Union affiliation: R15.

Kristi Moreno

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,663

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $5,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,663
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $5,663

Kristi Moreno is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $5,663. They are represented by R15.

Miguel Lapira

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$5,636

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $4,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,636
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,138
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $1,569
Total Pay: $5,636

Miguel Lapira works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is part-time. Miguel earned $5,636 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Eunice Franco

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$5,448

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $4,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,448
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,329
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194056
Salary Total: $1,615
Total Pay: $5,448

Eunice Franco is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,448. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Justin Slane

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,277

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $5,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,277
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $2,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194902
Salary Total: $18
Total Pay: $5,277

At Department of State Hospitals, Justin Slane serves as a Food Service Technician I within Atascadero State Hospital. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,277. Union affiliation: R15.

Nathan Rodriguez

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,264

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $5,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,264
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $2,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $17
Total Pay: $5,264

At Department of State Hospitals, Nathan Rodriguez serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,264. Union affiliation: R15.

Jordan Mizell

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,180

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $5,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,180
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $2,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $17
Total Pay: $5,180

Jordan Mizell is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $5,180. They are represented by R15.

Susan Foster

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$5,055

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $4,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194081
Salary Total: $4,042
Total Pay: $5,055

Susan Foster works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $5,055 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Nahiely Matias Ramirez

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$5,051

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $4,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,051
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,138
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $1,569
Total Pay: $5,051

At Department of State Hospitals, Nahiely Matias Ramirez serves as a Food Service Technician I within Patton State Hospital. They work part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,051. Union affiliation: R15.

Curtis Johnson

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$5,035

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $3,627
Overtime: $1,408
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,035
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875492194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $5,035

At Department of State Hospitals, Curtis Johnson serves as a Food Service Technician I within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,035. Union affiliation: R15.

Dawan Watson

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$5,026

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $5,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,026
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,663
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375492194029
Salary Total: $3,663
Total Pay: $5,026

Dawan Watson works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Dawan earned $5,026 in 2023. Union affiliation: R15.

Jeovani Ortega Martinez

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,957

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $3,336
Overtime: $1,621
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,957
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194925
Salary Total: $24
Total Pay: $4,957

Jeovani Ortega Martinez holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,957. They are represented by R15.

Oscar NavarroMay be multiple

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,861

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375492194925
Salary Total: $24
Total Pay: $4,861

Payroll for Oscar Navarro (Food Service Technician I, Department of State Hospitals) may cover more than one person; together they account for $4,861 in 2025.

Ralph Granillo

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,572

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $3,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,572
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,329
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194007
Salary Total: $1,615
Total Pay: $4,572

Ralph Granillo 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 $4,572. They are represented by R15.

Manuel Telles

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,556

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $3,530
Overtime: $1,026
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,556
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375492194925
Salary Total: $24
Total Pay: $4,556

Manuel Telles holds the role of Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,556. Union affiliation: R15.

Irasema GarzaMay be multiple

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$4,517

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375492194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $4,517

Irasema Garza appears in Department of State Hospitals payroll as a Food Service Technician I, with $4,517 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Gregory Payan

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$4,388

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $4,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,017
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194011
Salary Total: $3,017
Total Pay: $4,388

Gregory Payan works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $4,388 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Kayley Keller

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$4,382

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,382
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875492194920
Salary Total: $4,042
Total Pay: $4,382

Kayley Keller works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Kayley earned $4,382 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Amman Amran

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,380

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $2,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,039
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025492194902
Salary Total: $3,232
Total Pay: $4,380

Amman Amran works as a Food Service Technician I for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Amman earned $4,380 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Cary Eastwood

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$4,376

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $3,080
Overtime: $1,296
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,376
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375492194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $4,376

Cary Eastwood is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $4,376. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Ulises Padilla-Huerta

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,350

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $2,751
Overtime: $1,599
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555492194925
Salary Total: $23
Total Pay: $4,350

Ulises Padilla-Huerta is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $4,350. They are represented by R15.

Maisoun Al Hijazeen

Food Service Technician I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$4,276

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $3,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,276
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Napa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,050
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805482194138
Salary Total: $2,025
Total Pay: $4,276

Maisoun Al Hijazeen is a Food Service Technician I at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,276. Their bargaining unit is R15.