Food Service Worker II
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Location:
Escondido, CA, US
Company:
Palomar Health
Summary:
This role involves performing routine duties related to food preparation and service for patients and the cafeteria, including operating major food preparation equipment and cleaning assigned areas according to safety and infection control standards. Responsibilities also include performing cashier duties using the POS system, serving customers in retail areas, and ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Food Preparation, Food Service, Equipment Operation, Cleaning, Infection Control, Cashiering, POS System, Inventory, Restocking, Temperature Monitoring, Customer Interaction, English Proficiency, Computer Skills, Keyboarding, MS Windows, Excel
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Description:
Posting Date: 02/24/2026Internal Closing Date: 03/02/2026* 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 License |
