Food Services Worker

Hiring Food Services Workers On 1st Shift

We are seeking a reliable food service worker/dishwasher to support daily food service operations within a hospital environment. This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen while ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive quality meal service.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, trays, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment following safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas, dish room, food preparation areas, and storage locations.
• Assist with meal tray assembly and food service distribution as needed.
• Stock supplies, dishes, utensils, and food service items throughout the department.
• Remove trash and recycling and maintain waste disposal areas.
• Follow food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Assist cooks and food service staff with basic food preparation tasks when needed.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude when interacting with patients, visitors, and team members.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Cleaning
• Food service
• Dishwashing
• Food preparation
• Consistency and reliability
• Hospitality
• Food safety

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid Food Handler Card (can obtain online).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.

Work Environment

Work within a dynamic kitchen environment. 1st and 2nd shift available.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Escondido, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Escondido, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 4, 2026.