Food Service Partner - Per Diem - San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is seeking a Per Diem Food Service position at the Hillcrest campus, with a varied shift including weekends. The role requires flexibility to cover shifts as needed and to support patient-centered food service in a busy hospital environment.

Ideal candidates should have English proficiency, a current SD County Food Handler Card (or equivalent), and prior food service experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• SD County Food Handler Card; or Food Safety Certificate, or able to pass Food Handlers test given by certified manager or designee.

Responsibilities

• Safe food handling and infection control/sanitation as per established policies.
• Meal assembly and portion control, ensuring accuracy and cleanliness.
• Customer service duties to support hospital food service operations.

Skills

English language skills

Job description

This is a Per Diem (Casual) position located at our Scripps Mercy Campus in Hillcrest, must be available to work a varied shift (start time will be dependent upon the department's need) and varied schedule including weekends.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless 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.

Our Food Service Partners perform job functions to support the following Food Service operational systems: safe food handling, meal assembly and portion control, customer service, and infection control/sanitation. Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with TJC, Title XXII and other applicable regulatory requirements. Demonstrates age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• SD County Food Handler Card; or Food Safety Certificate, or able to pass Food Handlers test given by certified manager or designee

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Service experience
• Food Service experience in a Healthcare setting

Job: Food / Nutrition

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
4077 FIFTH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO
92103

Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting: Nov 6, 2026, 7:47:48 PM

Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL

Minimum Rate (USD): 25.00 - Maximum Rate (USD): 29.29

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.