Cook - Hillcrest - 141000

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Coffee/tea/drinks

Vacation/holidays

Work shoes provided

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a cook to prepare hot and cold menu items for the cafeteria, trays, and special events. You will follow standardized recipes, plate with care, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

This part-time role offers flexible hours up to full-time with competitive benefits and on-site work in San Diego, CA, contributing to high-quality patient meals.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a cook in a large restaurant, hotel, or healthcare facility.
• Ability to coordinate food orders for timely delivery according to recipes.
• Knowledge of food and food products.
• Ability to plate and garnish cooked items and prepare appropriate garnishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items in advance and to order for cafeteria, tray-line and special functions.
• Follow standard recipes and ensure quality, appearance, temperature, and portion control.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station and equipment.
• Close the kitchen properly and assist others in closing; attend meetings and participate in improvements.

Skills

Cook experience

Food knowledge

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire.

Reassignment Applicants

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment with hours flexing up to full-time.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, perform a variety of duties related to hot and cold production and service to customers, according to established procedures and quality standards. Prepare menu items in advance of serving and to order for cafeteria, tray-line and special functions, according to department standardized recipes. Prepare food items to the highest standards with respect to appearance, taste, temperature, and portion control.

The Cook will also perform meat fabrication, fish cutting, sauce making. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

Prepares item for grilling, sauteing or other cooking methods. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or manager-on-duty.

Our employees enjoy competitive total compensation packages in a diverse, stimulating workforce.

This position is eligible for full benefits (Heath/Vision/Dental) first day of hire:
a) Meal vouchers and complimentary coffee/tea/drinks.
b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 14 paid holidays a year).
c) Work/Life Balance.
d) Work shoes provided by department.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year experience as a cook in a large restaurant, hotel, or complex healthcare facility.
• Ability to prepare and coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to patients and special functions, according to department standardized recipes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and food products.
• Ability to perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
• Proven skill in all areas of quality food production to include tray-line, cafeteria, grill and/or catering.
• Ability to maintain kitchen area in a clean and organized fashion at all times, with floor dry and equipment property cleaned and sanitized.
• Knowledge of health department codes and ability to adhere to policies regarding sanitation at all times.
• Must possess superb customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.
• Food Handler's Card/Certification.
• Ability to efficiently scratch cook with meats, fish, vegetables, soups and sauces.
• Experience in all stations, proficient knife skills, ability to take directions and work as part of a team.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,105 - $69,718 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.87 - $33.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).