Food Service Manager Assistant

Overview

Payroll Title
: FOOD SVC MGR AST

Department
:
Hillcrest Nutrition

Worksite
:
Hillcrest

Appointment Type
:
Career

Appointment Percent
: 50%

Union
: SX Contract

Total Openings
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Variable, 8 hrs/day, Sunday-Saturday

Filing Deadline
:
Tue 2/3/2026

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Filing Note
: 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.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/22/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment with hours flexing up to full time.

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of patient services, retail sales facilities, catering operations, sanitation operations, and acts as a unit manager or production manager in their absence. The incumbent will also assist with training, mentoring, developing, and providing direction to junior counterparts. Independent responsibilities include operations management, customer service, leadership and cash handling. This position performs a variety of duties related to patient and retail food services.

Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and practices. Opening and closing operation in the absence of manager, management of cash deposits and safe, onboarding of new team members.

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience and working knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
• Exhibits verbal and written communication skills in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure productive time management.
• Knowledge to make appropriate decisions, reasoning skills, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct basic operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Demonstrates basic computer application skills to include food service applications such as point of sale, CBORD, and inventory control software.
• Demonstrates basic mathematical and cash control skills to accurately complete drawer counts and prepare deposits.

• Hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/ procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Leadership experience, preferably in food service industry.

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

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $54,330 - $73,122 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.02 - $35.02

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).

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Vaccination and Certifications
:
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. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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