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Buffet Attendant jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with work authorization in food service. These roles count toward hospitality and culinary OPT categories, and most positions offer flexible scheduling that works around your 90-day unemployment limit. Experience in high-volume food environments strengthens your profile.
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The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
- Application Opening: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Friday, September 25, 2026
- Salary: $44.0375 - $53.5625/Hourly
- Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
- Recruitment ID: TEX-2520-REF61027Z
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. The applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH.
Job Description
Under supervision, transfers remains of deceased persons and surgical specimens to autopsy room and prepares bodies for post-mortem examinations and assists with autopsy procedures; prepares and releases bodies to morticians; keeps morgue and autopsy room and equipment in clean and orderly condition; and performs related duties as required. Nature of work involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with considerable exposure to disagreeable working conditions. Based on department and operational needs, may need to work weekends, sick days, holidays and vacation. The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Brings bodies of deceased persons from ward, and patient rooms to morgue and refrigerated compartments
- Wraps bodies in sheets and places in refrigerated compartment
- Checks storage box for proper temperature, anatomical position, and proper identification of body
- Prepares bodies for release to authorized parties after post-mortem examination by aspirating fluids and cleaning bodies according to facility procedures
- Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dissection, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory
- Cleans autopsy room
- Delivers soiled linen to laundry, returns clean linen to morgue and storage room, and performs disposal of chemical and biological waste
- Logs information of deceased patients into hospital morgue database
- Prepares deceased individuals for family viewing
The 2520 Morgue Attendant may perform other duties as assigned/required. Nature of Work: Involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with considerable exposure to disagreeable working conditions. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website.
Qualifications
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent courses with concentration in Biological Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience: Six (6) months of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical examiner setting.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at the SF Careers website.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Additional Information
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
* Diversity Statement
Where to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Katrina Navarro at Katrina.Navarro@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6717.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. By applying, you accept the Trust and Privacy Policy and you may opt out of text messaging anytime.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Company Description
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
- Application Opening: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Friday, September 25, 2026
- Salary: $44.0375 - $53.5625/Hourly
- Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
- Recruitment ID: TEX-2520-REF61027Z
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. The applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH.
Job Description
Under supervision, transfers remains of deceased persons and surgical specimens to autopsy room and prepares bodies for post-mortem examinations and assists with autopsy procedures; prepares and releases bodies to morticians; keeps morgue and autopsy room and equipment in clean and orderly condition; and performs related duties as required. Nature of work involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with considerable exposure to disagreeable working conditions. Based on department and operational needs, may need to work weekends, sick days, holidays and vacation. The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Brings bodies of deceased persons from ward, and patient rooms to morgue and refrigerated compartments
- Wraps bodies in sheets and places in refrigerated compartment
- Checks storage box for proper temperature, anatomical position, and proper identification of body
- Prepares bodies for release to authorized parties after post-mortem examination by aspirating fluids and cleaning bodies according to facility procedures
- Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dissection, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory
- Cleans autopsy room
- Delivers soiled linen to laundry, returns clean linen to morgue and storage room, and performs disposal of chemical and biological waste
- Logs information of deceased patients into hospital morgue database
- Prepares deceased individuals for family viewing
The 2520 Morgue Attendant may perform other duties as assigned/required. Nature of Work: Involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with considerable exposure to disagreeable working conditions. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website.
Qualifications
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent courses with concentration in Biological Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience: Six (6) months of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical examiner setting.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at the SF Careers website.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Additional Information
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
* Diversity Statement
Where to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Katrina Navarro at Katrina.Navarro@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6717.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. By applying, you accept the Trust and Privacy Policy and you may opt out of text messaging anytime.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Buffet Attendant
Target hotels and resort chains
Large hotel groups and resort properties run buffet operations daily and are more accustomed to hiring OPT workers than independent restaurants. Their HR teams often have established processes for verifying EAD cards and managing work authorization paperwork.
Apply before your OPT start date
Many food service employers need time to process your EAD and onboard you through payroll. Submit applications two to four weeks before your OPT authorization begins so your first day aligns with your official work start date.
Highlight food safety certifications
A ServSafe Food Handler certificate signals you understand food safety compliance, which matters to employers in regulated food service environments. It also differentiates you from applicants without hospitality training and shows professional readiness from day one.
Clarify your authorization type upfront
When asked about work authorization, state clearly that you have OPT work authorization valid for a specific period and provide your EAD card details. Proactively explaining your status reduces employer hesitation and speeds up the hiring decision.
Look for roles tied to your degree field
If your degree is in hospitality management, culinary arts, or tourism, buffet attendant roles can qualify as directly related employment. Documenting how the job connects to your field of study protects you during DSO reporting and unemployment tracking.
Track your employment gaps carefully
F-1 OPT students can only be unemployed for 90 days total. If a buffet position ends or hours drop to zero, that counts toward your limit. Keeping a written log of your employment dates and hours protects your status if questions arise.
Buffet Attendant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Buffet Attendants?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as Buffet Attendants as long as the role relates to their field of study. Students in hospitality management, culinary arts, food service management, or tourism programs will generally find this role qualifies. Your EAD card authorizes you to work, and your employer does not need to file any separate petition on your behalf.
Does a Buffet Attendant job count toward my OPT unemployment limit?
Any period when you are not employed counts toward your 90-day OPT unemployment limit. A Buffet Attendant role, once you start, pauses that clock. If your hours are reduced to zero or your contract ends, the unemployment clock resumes. Tracking your start and end dates carefully is important for maintaining your F-1 status throughout your OPT period.
Where can I find Buffet Attendant jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for Buffet Attendant roles, since it filters for employers open to OPT work authorization. Browsing on Migrate Mate saves you time compared to applying broadly and encountering employers unfamiliar with EAD-based hiring.
What documents do I need to show a Buffet Attendant employer?
You will need to complete an I-9 employment eligibility verification on or before your first day. For a List A document, your unexpired EAD card alone satisfies the requirement. Some employers may also ask to see your F-1 visa, passport, and I-20 for their own records, though only the EAD is legally required for the I-9.
Can I work part-time as a Buffet Attendant on OPT?
Yes, part-time work of 20 hours or more per week counts as valid OPT employment. Fewer than 20 hours per week is generally considered insufficient to maintain active employment status under OPT rules. If you work multiple part-time jobs simultaneously, the combined hours should meet the 20-hour threshold to avoid accumulating unemployment days.