Senior Food Service Worker - East Campus - 140569

UC San Diego Health is a premier academic health system located in the San Diego region, renowned for its excellence in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. The health system comprises two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Shiley Eye Institute, the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and numerous outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Health offers a stimulating, diverse, and inclusive work environment that values employees from all backgrounds and fosters career growth and innovation.

The Senior Food Service Worker position is part of the East Campus Dietary department at the East Campus Medical Center on Alvarado Road. This is a full-time career appointment with a unionized position under the SX Contract. The role offers a competitive hourly pay scale beginning at $25.17 and can extend to $30.07 based on skills and experience. The employee schedule is variable with 8-hour shifts occurring Sunday through Saturday. This role is essential in supporting the hospital’s food services, ensuring quality and timely delivery of patient meals and catering services.

In this role, the Senior Food Service Worker will operate under close supervision to perform a variety of duties related to patient food service, cafe operations, sanitation, food production, and catering. The successful candidate will assemble patient trays and food carts accurately and promptly while maintaining high standards of quality and food safety as dictated by departmental guidelines. Responsibilities include routine cleaning and stocking of pantries and other areas, and adherence to all departmental policies including dress code, safety, and sanitation standards.

The position demands a strong focus on customer service, maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork. The Senior Food Service Worker is expected to follow established recipes and correctly label and date all food items prepared and stored. This role requires an individual capable of performing physically demanding tasks such as bending, squatting, standing, and walking for extended periods, with the flexibility to work varying hours and locations as business needs dictate.

UC San Diego Health provides a comprehensive benefits package effective from the first day of hire. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, meal vouchers, complimentary beverages, holiday and vacation pay, work-life balance programs, and department-provided work shoes. The annual compensation range reflects careful consideration of various factors including education, experience, licensure, and organizational needs. Employees joining UC San Diego Health become part of a top-tier academic medical institution dedicated to innovative care and community health excellence.

Joining UC San Diego Health offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a respected healthcare institution while growing personally and professionally. Applicants need to be prepared for a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusivity, and respectful work environments. Prospective employees are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications and are interested in making a difference within an academic health setting dedicated to excellence and innovation.