Hospital Food Service Manager – TP139849

Filing Deadline: Sun 6/14/2026

UC San Diego
values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and
certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to
apply.

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain
valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick
time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

TES is looking
for a temporary Food Service Manager to support the Medical Center.

Duration: This assignment is anticipated to be
12+ months.

Compensation and Benefits: $34.48 -$38.03 per hourly exempt. Eligible for Mid-level Medical Benefits,
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay.

Work Schedule: 12:30P – 9:00P – Thursday – Monday. Hours can vary

Location 100% onsite in La Jolla

DESCRIPTION

The Food Service Manager is
responsible for the total operations in a food service installation. Responsible for front-line food service staff, production staff,
sanitation staff, retail service staff, and other personnel as needed. Performs a wide-variety of duties related to the management of food
production, patient meal and retail service in accordance with established policies, procedures and quality standards. Responsible for
ensuring staff is compliant with department and organization standards. Responsible for training and monitoring of staff with infection
prevention practices (sanitation, hand-hygiene, food safety), job performance, customer service standards, conducting annual performance
evaluations, initiation of disciplinary action with (consultation by manager and labor relations) and department opening or closing duties.
Assists in the development, revision, and monitoring of staff work flows, training, and coaching new and current staff. Performs cash
handling procedures, monitors and is responsible for the cash handling competency of retail staff, and supports department compliance
efforts with regard to campus cash handling guidelines. Utilizes department specific tools to maintain regulatory compliance and provide
excellent customer service and service recovery. Performs other related Food Service Manager tasks as required.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience/education.
• Experience and working knowledge in food
  service and sanitation regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Certification or equivalent
  certification.
• Direct patient care experience.
• Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in food service management or
  dietetics, preferably in a food service operation in a large, complex institution or healthcare organization setting.
• Supervisory
  experience, preferably in the food service industry.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various
  hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment
  physical.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
(CANRA) and Requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is
the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities
as Required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the Required reports
to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,400 – $93,800
(will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.53 – $44.92

Factors in determining
the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the
University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay
for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the
University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time
to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible
working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all
students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct
  in the Workplace