Food Service Specialist I — Cross‑Trained & Patient Dining

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego is seeking an entry-level Food Service Associate cross-trained in multiple kitchen areas. Under indirect supervision, you will assemble patient trays, handle food and supply items, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in dishwashing and prep areas.

The role involves serving cafeteria customers, monitoring inventory, rotating perishables, and assisting with catering and patient feeding events.

Qualifications

• Operate standard quantity food service equipment (e.g., dish machine, mixers, slicer).
• Knowledge of quantity food service preparation techniques.
• Must have good communication skills and team work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient trays with appropriate items per menu specifications.
• Operate dish machine and sanitize wares to ensure cleanliness.
• Transport food and supplies to nursing units or service locations.
• Maintain logs and inventories for cafeteria, catering, and patient feeding areas.

Skills

Equipment operation

Food prep techniques

Communication skills

Education

Food Handler Certificate (California)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego is seeking an entry-level Food Service Associate cross-trained in multiple kitchen areas. Under indirect supervision, you will assemble patient trays, handle food and supply items, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in dishwashing and prep areas.

The role involves serving cafeteria customers, monitoring inventory, rotating perishables, and assisting with catering and patient feeding events.