Food Service Worker

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA, is seeking personnel for food service in the dishroom. You will clean dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen areas, and ensure floors are clean while handling trash and delivering food carts. The role supports multiple kitchen tasks and adheres to safety and infection-control guidelines.

Basic English literacy and familiarity with MS Windows and MS Office tools are required. A high school diploma is the minimum education, with on-site responsibilities and equal

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must read and speak English sufficiently to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software (MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, e-mail).

Responsibilities

• Work in the dishroom and maintain cleanliness of dishes, pots, pans and kitchen area.
• Keep floors clean and take out trash.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts and supplies; assist in other kitchen duties as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards and follow infection control procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Department:Food ServicesUnion:CHEUShift:8-hour Shift - Variable (United States of America)Hours Per Pay Period:48Job Description:Range: $23.00-$26.14Posting Date: 8/26/2026Internal Closing Date: 9/1/2026* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.Primary responsibilities include: working in the dishroom; ensuring cleanliness of all dishes, pots, pans and general kitchen area; ensuring floors are kept clean; taking out trash; maintaining safety and sanitation standards; delivering and retrieving food carts and supplies; assist in several other kitchen duties as needed. Cleans assigned areas following established practices and procedures for quality, safety, and infection control.Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.Job RequirementsMinimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experiencePreferred Education: Not ApplicableMinimum Experience: 0 - 6 monthsPreferred Experience: 6 - 12 months in healthcare food serviceRequired Certification: Valid food handler card issued by a San Diego county authorized food handler training schoolPreferred Certification: Not ApplicableRequired License: Not ApplicablePreferred License:Valid Driver's LicenseWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.