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Cook / Part-Time
Company : Select Medical
Location : San Diego, CA, 92103-2289
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Position: Cook
Location: 555 Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Schedule: Part-TimeCompensation: $22/hr - $26.85/hr
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality food preparation for patients and the cafeteria
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Follow standardized recipes and portion control
- Stay informed of nutritional services and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year of cooking experience is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent preferred
- Culinary Arts degree
- Completion of a state or a local food safety-training course
- Healthcare experience
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Palm Desert, CA
Frequently asked questions
Select Medical's part-time cook role focuses on preparing nutritious meals tailored to critically ill patients recovering post-ICU. Unlike typical culinary jobs, it demands awareness of specialized dietary needs, strict hygiene, and collaboration with healthcare teams, providing a unique blend of culinary skill and patient-focused care.
Progression often involves expanding expertise in dietary regulations and healthcare nutrition. Part-time cooks can gain certifications or pursue culinary arts degrees that open doors to senior cook or dietary technician roles, especially in hospitals like Select Medical where clinical nutrition is critical.
Typical duties include precise food prep following medical diet plans, maintaining kitchen sanitation, managing portion controls, and ensuring compliance with food safety protocols. The role blends standard cooking with healthcare-specific standards to support patient recovery.
While a state or local food safety training course is preferred, Select Medical highly values compliance with San Diego County health regulations. Candidates with culinary arts credentials and healthcare experience gain a competitive edge due to the hospital’s strict nutritional standards.
Offering $22 to $26.85 per hour, Select Medical's compensation aligns well with San Diego’s moderate-to-high living costs, providing a solid wage for part-time culinary professionals balancing work with local expenses.
San Diego's growing healthcare sector creates steady demand for culinary staff skilled in patient nutrition. Select Medical benefits from this trend, offering frequent openings and welcoming applicants with relevant experience to meet the hospital's unique foodservice needs.
Select Medical emphasizes a thorough orientation and integrates cooks into a large, committed team focused on patient recovery. This supportive culture and attention to professional development set it apart from standard culinary positions in the region.
Applicants can expect a healthcare-focused kitchen requiring adherence to strict safety and nutrition policies, catering to vulnerable patients. The role prioritizes compassionate food preparation within a hospital setting, differing from traditional restaurant environments.
While healthcare experience is preferred, it’s not mandatory. One year of cooking experience combined with food safety knowledge can qualify candidates, as Select Medical offers orientation to bridge any healthcare-specific knowledge gaps.