Food Services Worker

Position Title

FOOD SERVICES WORKER

FOOD SERVICES WORKER

Food Services Workers assigned to a Medical or a Detention Facility receive a $0.25 per hour premium in addition to their base salary.

• June 26, 2026 – 6.87% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 3.37% Market Increase)
• June 25, 2027 – 6.37% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 3.37% Market Increase)

• $300 Uniform Allowance (Reimbursed for Hard Toe Shoes)

Food Services Workers are assigned to the Central Production Center, Detention Facilities of the Sheriff's Office, or Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility of the Health and Human Services Agency. They perform unskilled work in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of a kitchen and assist cooks with various food preparation, simple cookery, and preparing meal trays for residents and/or persons in custody.

• Accountable
• Reliable
• Effectively Communicates
• Knowledge Worker
• Customer Focused
• Values and Respects Others
• Drives to Excel
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Quick and Continuous Learning
• Demonstrates Ethical Behavior and Supports Change

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after interviews. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening occurs approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date is based upon successful completion of medical screening or a mutually agreed upon date.

Possession of a valid Food Handler Training Certificate is required either at the time of appointment or no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of appointment, in accordance with Section 61.205 of the San Diego County Code, entitled "Food Handlers Training Program".

• Domestic cooking or cleaning in one's own residence is not considered qualifying.
• For positions assigned to the Health and Human Services Agency, six (6) months of full-time experience in a hospital or a health care setting substitutes for the experience requirements listed above.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision, fostering a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional background investigations may be conducted based on job-related activities. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their application and supplemental questionnaire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job on a case-by-case basis.

The County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Veteran’s Preference Policy and Military Skills Translator tool are available to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian careers within the County.

The County of San Diego embraces a vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, guided by values of integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. The Strategic Plan is available for review.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion, recognizing that a diverse workforce is our greatest asset.