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Lead Food Service Worker

UCSF Health
San Francisco, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Job Description

This person works as a team to provide food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the customer and patient’s needs. Food service includes stocking, assembling, and serving portion controlled hot and cold food, replenishing and stocking stations, and cleaning and sanitation of food service areas and equipment in a safe manner. This person may be cross trained to work in several areas within Nutrition & Food Services and is expected to have a strong foundation in the different shifts and positions in foodservice to enable them to support management and operations. Retail Food Service includes serving. Cashiering consisting of a large percentage of the duties performed, bussing, and barista duties. Patient Food Services includes assembly and delivery of patient meal trays and sanitation of food service areas.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalentA minimum of 4 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

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of college or equivalentState of California Food Handler certification or Servsafe Manager certification. Experience in lead roles within foodservice, hospitality or retail industries.

About UCSF

ABOUT US

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 here .

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.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

About The Team

UCSF Retail Food Services manages the operation of retail dining outlets across UCSF�s campuses, providing high-quality, convenient, and nutritious food options for staff, students, patients, and visitors. The department focuses on creating welcoming dining experiences while maintaining standards for food safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. By offering diverse menu options and exceptional service, Retail Food Services plays a vital role in supporting the UCSF community�s health and well-being.

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