Cook - Food Services

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19166
Date posted: 07/11/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Food Service

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the preparation of all meals for patient services, the café, and catering; follows all applicable recipes or procedures when cooking; monitors food temperature, storage, rotation, and workstation sanitation to ensure meals are prepared according to hospital safety standards. May perform other duties related to food service or safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High diploma, GED, or Foreign equivalent

In lieu of H.S. Diploma, we will accept two years of professional cook experience

Two years of experience

Ability to apply elementary math functions

Ability to work well under time constraints

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed, easy-to-follow written or oral instructions

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly with appropriate pauses, emphasis and correct pronunciation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ServSafe Certificate

The current salary range for this position is $21.00 to $28.88

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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