Cook - Per Diem - Chula Vista
About The Position
Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you'll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care. This is a per diem (casual) position located at our Scripps Mercy campus in Chula Vista. Must be available to work a varied shift (start time will be dependent upon the department's need) and varied schedule including weekends. This position will assist in providing coverage for PTO, leave of absence, and other departmental needs. 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. Great Opportunity to Join our Chula Vista Food Service Team. Located just south of San Diego, our vibrant team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience. Our Cook team coordinates, preps a volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, catering/special events. Performs job functions to support the following Food Service operational systems; safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management and infection control/sanitation. Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with food and safety regulatory requirements. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Requirements
- 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
- Must be available to work a varied shift (start time will be dependent upon the department's need) and varied schedule including weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in quantity food preparation in healthcare
- ServSafe Certificate
- Formal culinary/quantity cooking education
Responsibilities
- Coordinates, preps a volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, catering/special events.
- Performs job functions to support the following Food Service operational systems; safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management and infection control/sanitation.
- Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with food and safety regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
