Hiring Food Services Workers On 1st Shift Poway, CA Job Description 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 Aug 28, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.