Food Service Worker I

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 74,820,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA is seeking a Kitchen Support/Dishwasher for a day shift. The position covers an 8‑hour shift with typical 48 hours per pay period, located in the Food Services department. The role focuses on dishwashing, sanitation, and assisting kitchen staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, handling food carts, and adhering to safety and infection control standards. Requires basic MS Office and general computer skills; English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months of experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• Valid food handler card issued by a San Diego county authorized food handler training school.

Responsibilities

• Work in the dishroom.
• Ensure cleanliness of all dishes, pots, pans and kitchen area.
• Keep floors clean and tidy.
• Take out trash.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts and supplies.
• Assist in other kitchen duties as needed.
• Follow established practices for quality, safety, and infection control.
• Speak and read English at required level.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Job Details

Department: Food Services

Union: CHEU

Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day

Location: United States of America

Hours Per Pay Period: 48

Pay range: $23.00 - $26.14

Posting Date: 9/18/2026

Internal Closing Date: 9/24/26

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 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

We 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.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.