Food Service Worker II

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

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker II in Escondido, CA. You will perform cashier duties, operate food prep equipment, and serve patients and cafeteria guests with a focus on safety and quality.

You will set up serving lines, monitor temperatures, restock items, and maintain clean, sanitary work areas while engaging with customers in a fast-paced hospital food service setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• 6 months cashier or grill cook experience or proficiency at multiple Palomar Health tray line positions.
• Valid food handler card issued by a San Diego county authorized training school.
• Driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate major food prep equipment and perform cashier duties using the POS system.
• Serve hot and cold items to customers and restock display cases.
• Set up serving line and ensure temperatures are recorded and within safe ranges.
• Inventory and restock supplies and food products in the cafe.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment.
• Interact with customers in serving and dining areas and assist with beverage service.

Skills

Cashier

Grill cook

Food service

Customer service

POS system

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet / Email

Job description

## Food Service Worker IIApply: Escondido, CA: Part time: Posted Today: JR100453**Department:**Food Services**Union:**CHEU**Shift:**8-hour Shift - Variable (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**64**Job Description:**Range:23.00-26.44Posting Date: 9/15/2026Internal Closing Date: 9/21/2026\\* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.Performs a variety of routine duties related to food preparation and service for patients and the cafeteria. Operate major food prep equipment. Cleans assigned areas following established practices and procedures for quality, safety, and infection control. Performs cashier duties using the POS system. Perform general cleaning duties; removes trash and garbage to designated areas. Provides service in all retail areas, including cashiering, line serving, and working grill stations. Inventories and restocks supplies and food products in the cafe. Sets up serving line, ensuring temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges; notifies cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits. Serves hot and cold items to customers. Sets up items for purchase on daily basis. Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment. Brews coffee and tea. May be required to restock other beverage areas. Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas. 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:**6 months as cashier or grill cook or proficiency at multiple Palomar Health tray line positions**Preferred Experience:**1 year healthcare or retail food service, dependent upon position**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 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.