Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $31.51 - $55.08
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
flexible scheduling
Job Description
UC San Diego Health is a premier academic health system located in San Diego, California, renowned for its commitment to innovation, research, and exceptional patient care. It encompasses 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 emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered approach, making it a top choice both for healthcare professionals and patients in the region. The institution is also dedicated to creating a diverse and supportive environment for all its staff, faculty, students,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five or more years culinary experience preferably in health care or institutional food service
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food safety regulations
- Proven food preparation skills in high-volume settings
- Experience in food service and sanitation regulations
- Experience with ordering, inventory, and cost control
- Ability to plan and implement training for food service topics
- Demonstrated computer proficiency
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and locations
- Subject to criminal background check
- Subject to pre-employment physical
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training
- Five or more years of culinary experience, preferably in health care, institutional, or high-volume food service
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food safety regulations
- Proven food preparation skill in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant and/or hotel environment
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations
- Experience in ordering, storing, inventory, and cost control
- Knowledge and skills to plan, organize and implement training on food service topics
- Demonstrated computer application skills
- Effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to guide operational and technical personnel
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred
- Experience in hospitals, long-term care, or senior living preferred
- Familiarity with electronic meal ordering or patient menu systems preferred
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of nutrition and modified diets preferred
- Excellent organization and time management preferred
- Attention to detail and accuracy preferred
- Calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented under pressure preferred
- Clear communication and team leadership skills preferred
Job Duties
- Assist in planning, preparing, and executing daily menus for patient dining, retail, and catering services
- Ensure all meals meet established nutritional guidelines, portion standards, and quality expectations
- Supervise food production to maintain consistency, taste, and presentation
- Prepare and oversee meals for therapeutic diets including low sodium, diabetic, renal, texture-modified, and allergen-free
- Collaborate with Registered Dietitians and clinical teams to ensure diet accuracy
- Enforce food safety standards such as HACCP, ServSafe, and local/state health codes
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including Joint Commission and CMS
- Oversee proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature logs
- Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action plans
- Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff
- Schedule staff and assign daily production tasks
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a patient-centered mindset
- Support performance management and onboarding
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
- Monitor food waste and support cost-containment initiatives
- Follow standardized recipes and production forecasts
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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