Cook - Per Diem - Encinitas

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 35,101 - 42,554; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Encinitas team on a per diem basis. You will help coordinate and prepare volume meals for patients, cafeteria, and events, while adhering to safe handling and sanitation standards.

The role supports inventory and menu development, ensures portion control and quality, and works a varied schedule including weekends. Minimum 6 months experience or culinary program graduation; ServSafe or Food Handlers credential

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in quantity food preparation or graduation from an approved culinary program.
• Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate or able to pass Food Handlers Test given by verified manager or designee.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare a volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special events
• Follow safe food handling practices and infection control standards
• Assist with inventory management and menu development/modification
• Ensure portion control and quality of meals

Skills

Food preparation

Education

Culinary program graduate

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Overview

This is a per diem (casual) position located at our Scripps Memorial campus in Encinitas. Must be available to work a varied shift (start time dependent upon the department's need) and a varied schedule including weekends. This position will assist in providing coverage for PTO, leave of absence, and other departmental needs.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Position

Great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our Encinitas Team. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served the growing communities of San Diego's coastal North County since 1978. We are a community hospital with a friendly environment.

Our Cook team coordinates, preps a volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, catering/special events. Performs job functions to support the following Food Service operational systems: safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management and infection control/sanitation. Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with food and safety regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare a volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special events
• Follow safe food handling practices and infection control standards
• Assist with inventory management and menu development/modification
• Ensure portion control and quality of meals

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in quantity food preparation or graduation from an approved culinary program
• Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate or able to pass Food Handlers Test given by verified manager or designee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in quantity food preparation in healthcare
• ServSafe Certificate
• Formal culinary/quantity cooking education

Job Details

• Job: Food / Nutrition
• Primary Location: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
• Work Locations: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS, 354 SANTA FE DRIVE, ENCINITAS 92024
• Organization: Scripps Encinitas Hospital
• Job Posting: Feb 3, 2026, 9:49:42 PM
• Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL
• Minimum Rate (USD): 25.48 – Maximum Rate (USD): 30.89

In compliance with pay transparency laws, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. This range applies to employees residing in California. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.