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Assistant Manager, Food Service

University of California - Los Angeles Health
$30.03-58.09 Hourly
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2026
Description

As a Foodservice Supervisor, you'll lead daily operations across key areas of Nutrition Services, including cafeteria, patient services, and food production. You'll play a hands-on role in delivering safe, high-quality meals while guiding a diverse team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What you'll do:



  • Lead, train, and support food service staff, including coaching and performance management

  • Oversee daily cafeteria operations, including food service and cash handling as needed

  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, Joint Commission, and local health regulations

  • Monitor food storage, inventory, and requisitioning processes

  • Conduct routine inspections to maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards

  • Track revenue and sales trends to support operational decisions

  • Collaborate on menu planning to balance nutrition, quality, and customer satisfaction

  • Manage portion control and production levels to reduce waste and control costs

What sets this role apart:



  • Direct impact on patient care and experience through nutrition

  • Leadership opportunity across multiple service areas (retail, patient services, production, catering)

  • Exposure to a highly specialized neuropsychiatric hospital environment

  • Opportunity to shape team culture and improve service delivery


Please note: This role requires flexibility to float across locations during the training period.

Qualifications
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and effectively to understand policies and procedures, prepare reports and evaluations, and communicate with staff at all levels.
  • Must obtain DSS and/or CDM certification within the probationary period or first six months of employment.
  • ServSafe Manager Certification
  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Skill in supervising a culturally diverse workforce, including delegating responsibilities, addressing performance issues, and evaluating employee performance.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to JCAHO, HACCP, University, Hospital, Human Resources, and departmental policies, procedures, safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
  • Ability to lead, develop, and motivate an effective team that participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives with measurable results.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, resolve problems promptly, and prioritize competing demands in a changing work environment.
  • Computer skills to operate food management systems and prepare memos, reports, and other documentation.
  • Ability to maintain clean, organized workstations and follow portion control, food service, and serving procedures.
  • Ability to assist with training peers and adapt to changing priorities and departmental needs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, walk, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods, including in hot or cold environments; lift, push, or pull 50 pounds or more; and work with strong cleaning solutions.
  • Interpersonal skills to support the department's mission of exceeding customer expectations.
  • Ability to follow through on assignments with minimal direction and contribute effectively to team initiatives and performance improvement projects.
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