Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

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.

Great opportunity to join our Mercy San Diego Food Service Team. Located In the heart of Hillcrest, our vibrant team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care experience.

Our Diet Clerks provide administrative and clerical support for Food and Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include processing diet orders, assisting patients with menu selections, and distinguishing between food and medication allergies, Maintains current diet orders and menus to ensure compliance to the physician diet order. Checks tray line for patient tray accuracy. Able to function effectively in a call center environment. Serves as a liaison between Nursing and Food and Nutrition Services departments handling patient complaints, food issues and basic questions about meals/diets.

This is a part-time position, varied shift and availability to work one weekend shift per week required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• SD County Food Handler Card; or Food Safety Certificate, or able to pass Food Handlers test given by certified manager or designee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Service experience
• Food Service experience in a healthcare setting
• College courses in nutrition
• Experience in customer service

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.