Food Service Operations Lead — Flexible Hours

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a part-time Operations Supervisor to manage patient services, retail food facilities, and catering operations. The role includes supervising, cash handling, opening/closing, and onboarding new team members.

The incumbent provides leadership, trains junior staff, ensures compliance with sanitation and safety standards, and supports intermittent hours that can scale to full-time as business needs require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification/experience.
• 3+ years of relevant food/retail/sanitation experience.
• Experience and working knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with multitasking ability.
• Knowledge to make decisions, problem solving, and quality control analysis.
• Basic computer skills including POS, CBORD, and inventory software.
• Cash handling and drawer deposit preparation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient services, retail, catering, and sanitation operations as assigned.
• Lead and mentor junior team members; assist training and onboarding.
• Perform cash handling, opening/closing duties, and safe deposits.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and food safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Cash handling

Customer service

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in food service

Tools

CBORD

POS systems

Inventory control software

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a part-time Operations Supervisor to manage patient services, retail food facilities, and catering operations. The role includes supervising, cash handling, opening/closing, and onboarding new team members.

The incumbent provides leadership, trains junior staff, ensures compliance with sanitation and safety standards, and supports intermittent hours that can scale to full-time as business needs require.