This is a full-time position, located at our Scripps Memorial campus in Encinitas. Must be available to work a varied shift (start time will be dependent upon the department's need) 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.

Great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our Encinitas Team. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served the growing communities of San Diego’s coastal North County since 1978. We are a community hospital with a friendly environment.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food preparation in healthcare.
• ServSafe Certificate.
• Formal culinary/quantity cooking education.

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: $24.46-$29.84/hour

• Award-winning workplace.
• Endless appreciation from patients and colleagues.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career.
• Friendly community hospital environment.

• 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.
• Experience in quantity food preparation in healthcare (preferred).
• Formal culinary/quantity cooking education (preferred).