Lead, Food & Nutrition Services - La Jolla

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla is seeking a Lead for Food and Nutrition Services to supervise a team and ensure high quality patient meals and cafe offerings. You will lead staff, coordinate with clinical and dining services, and be the on-call lead on weekends.

Your role covers safe food handling, menu development, portion control, inventory management, equipment operation, and adherence to regulatory standards including TJC.

Qualifications

• Lead for Food and Nutrition Services overseeing staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee meal planning, menu development, and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food service operations for patients, cafeteria, and events.
• Schedule staff for weekends and varying shifts.
• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance to ensure service quality.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

This is a full-time position located at our Scripps Memorial campus in La Jolla, must be available to work a varied shift including (6:00am-2:30pm and 12:00pm-8:30pm) 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.

Great Opportunity to join our Food Service Team at our Scripps Memorial La Jolla Campus. Our team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience. Scripps Memorial La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years.

As the Lead for Food and Nutrition Services, your main duties will include oversight of staff to ensure tasks are completed appropriately. You will also be the person in charge on weekends and when the supervisor is unavailable. You will provide leadership and coordination in the following Food Service operational systems: safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management, food service equipment operations, customer service, human resources management, financial performance, infection control/sanitation and overall department function. Participates in the planning, coordination, preparation and volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special events. Complies with TJC, Title XXII and other regulations.