This is full-time position located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. Must be available and willing to work a varied shift which will be dependent upon the department's needs and will include start times as early as 5:30am and as late as 1:30pm. Must be available to work a 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
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Great opportunity to join our Mercy San Diego Food Service Team. Located in the heart of Hillcrest, our vibrant team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience.

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.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills
• One year experience in food and nutrition service
• 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
• Healthcare experience
• Excellent problem solving, team development, and strategic planning skills
• Associate Degree in related field or Certified Dietary Manager