*This is a per diem (casual) 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. This position will provide coverage for PTO and leave of absence when needed.* 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 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 **Job:** **Food / Nutrition* **Organization:** **Scripps Encinitas Hospital* **Title:** *Cook - Per Diem - Encinitas* **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS* **Requisition ID:** *242007827*