Lead, Food & Nutrition Services - La Jolla

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. 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? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. 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 JCAHO, Title XXII and other regulations. Required Qualifications: * One year experience in food and nutrition services * Must be able to speak, read, and write English * ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification Preferred Qualifications: * One year of leadership experience in food service industry * Experience in healthcare food operations including diet office functions * Experience in kitchen sanitation operations * Associate Degree in related field or Certified Dietary Manager 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. Position Pay Range: $24.91-$31.45/hour

Created: 2025-02-17