Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
variable shifts including days, weekends, and holidays depending on departmental needs.
Posted Date
04/27/2026
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
30049

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health’s Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Culinary Manager to join the Department of Nutrition. You will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Dining Commons. Primary duties include:

• Participating in the hiring process and training of new staff
• Supervising staff
• Tracking of employees schedule and performance
• Investigating and responding to customer feedback and suggestions
• Tracking food waste and monitoring portion control
• Ensure guests are having a positive experience
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, policies, laws, and ordinance
• Other supervisory duties assigned

Job Qualifications

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• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (Accredited by ANSI)
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English clearly and effectively
• Proficient in following dimensions of restaurant functions (food planning/preparation, purchasing, sanitation, recordkeeping, preparation of reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of policies outlined by JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards
• Skill and ability to supervise culturally diverse personnel
• Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor staff
• Strong computer skills to operate food management systems
• Skill in setting priorities and organizing workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability stand, bend, walk, reach for prolonged periods of time in hot or cold areas
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ pounds
• Ability to work around or use strong cleaning solutions

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.