Patient Meals Cook - Full-Time, Flexible Shifts

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is seeking a full-time Cook for the Food / Nutrition team at our Hillcrest campus. This role requires availability for varied shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends to support patient meals and on-site dining.

You will prepare, portion, and inventory meals, follow food safety standards, and participate in menu development while collaborating with clinical staff to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• 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

• Cook and assist in volume food production for patients, cafeteria, and events.
• Follow safe food handling, portion control, and meal assembly procedures.
• Assist with menu development and inventory management; maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Food prep experience/culinary program

Food handler certificate/ServSafe

Education

Culinary program certification

Job description

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is seeking a full-time Cook for the Food / Nutrition team at our Hillcrest campus. This role requires availability for varied shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends to support patient meals and on-site dining.

You will prepare, portion, and inventory meals, follow food safety standards, and participate in menu development while collaborating with clinical staff to meet patient needs.