Food Service Worker I

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent healthcare provider where your role as a kitchen assistant will be vital to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. This position involves ensuring that all kitchen areas are spotless, assisting in various kitchen duties, and following established safety and sanitation practices. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and quality service. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the well-being of others through food service, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a fulfilling career in healthcare food service!

Qualifications

• Speak and read English at a sufficient level for job functions.
• Valid food handler card is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, kitchen area, and floors.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts and supplies as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding skills

Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation

Education

High School Diploma

Combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

Powerpoint

Job description

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) is required. 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 are 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 Requirements

Minimum Education:	High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
Preferred Education:	Not Applicable
Minimum Experience:	0 - 6 months
Preferred Experience:	6 - 12 months in healthcare food service
Required Certification:	Valid food handler card issued by a San Diego county authorized food handler training school
Preferred Certification:	Not Applicable
Required License:	Not Applicable
Preferred License:	Valid Driver's License