Food Services Assistant Manager

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health’s Santa Monica Hospital is seeking an Assistant Food Services Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the Dining Commons. You will assist with staff hiring, training, supervising, and schedule tracking to ensure smooth operations and high guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing food waste, portion control, policy compliance, and responding to customer feedback. This is a limited 3-month appointment that may convert to a career.

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI Accredited).
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in restaurant functions: planning, purchasing, sanitation, reporting, etc.
• Knowledge of policies outlined by JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hiring process and training of new staff.
• Supervise staff and monitor performance.
• Track employee schedules and performance.
• Address customer feedback and suggestions.
• Monitor food waste and control portions; ensure positive guest experiences.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Food service experience

English proficiency

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Time management

Tools

Food management systems

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

8hr day/night rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Posted Date

09/14/2026

Salary Range: $30.03 - 58.09 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

3 months

Job #

32025

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health’s Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire an Assistant Food Services Manager to join the Department of Nutrition. You will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Dining Commons. Primary duties include:

• Participating in the hiring process and training of new staff
• Supervising staff
• Tracking of employees schedule and performance
• Investigating and responding to customer feedback and suggestions
• Tracking food waste and monitoring portion control
• Ensure guests are having a positive experience
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, policies, laws, and ordinance
• Other supervisory duties assigned

Please note, this is a limited appointment that may convert to career

Job Qualifications

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• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (Accredited by ANSI)
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English clearly and effectively
• Proficient in following dimensions of restaurant functions (food planning/preparation, purchasing, sanitation, recordkeeping, preparation of reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of policies outlined by JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards
• Skill and ability to supervise culturally diverse personnel
• Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor staff
• Strong computer skills to operate food management systems
• Skill in setting priorities and organizing workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlinesAbility to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability stand, bend, walk, reach for prolonged periods of time in hot or cold areas
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ pounds
• Ability to work around or use strong cleaning solutions

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.