Sr. Food Service Worker, Per Diem

  • UCSF Health
  • San Francisco, California
  • 12/10/2025
Full time

Job Description

85436BR Sr. Food Service Worker, Per Diem

NUTRITION SERVICES

Per Diem

85436BR

Job Summary

This person works as a team to provide patient food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the patient's needs. Food service includes stocking and serving portion controlled hot and cold food, replenishing stations, restocking work stations, assembly, delivery and collection of patient trays. The person maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the work stations and equipment. This position is responsible for providing excellent patient and nursing interactions and is looked upon as the ambassador for the department of Nutrition and Food Services.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $32.18 - $32.18 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years of customer facing experience within the food service, hospitality or retail industries.
  • Read, write, follow written or oral instructions and be understood in English.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
  • Ability to meet physical demands involved with job duties as outlined below

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of college or equivalent
  • State of California Food Handler certification or Servsafe certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

005095 MED CTR FOOD SVC WORKER SR PD

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Service Unit (AFSCME-SX)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Mary's

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

At UCSF Health, we are proud of the many talented, knowledgeable and dedicated employees who have helped build our tradition of excellence in health care. As testament to the quality of our entire team, UCSF Medical Center is consistently ranked among the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Our team includes doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as well as many others who support their work, from accounting to food services to strategic planning.

Working at UCSF

UC San Francisco is virtually an industry of its own. As a growing organization comprised of the university campus, UCSF Health, and UCSF-affiliated hospitals, we are one of the largest employers in the region. We invite you to explore one of the many employment opportunities that support our mission of advancing health worldwide.

UCSF seeks motivated and talented individuals for opportunities ranging from academic appointments for faculty scientists and scholars, health care professionals, managerial and administrative positions, as well as service industry jobs such as shuttle bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers.

Our culture is one of professional growth and passion for the communities we serve. You can read about our PRIDE values .