# Cook Per Diem (Weekend) or Part Time

> Aurora San Diego · San Diego, United States · — · Posted 2026-05-17

**Salary:** USD 43,680–52,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Dietary

## Description

As a Cook for Aurora Behavioral Health Care you will participate in the provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests.

**\*Pay Range: $21/hr. to $25/hr.**

**Work Schedule:**

**Per Diem: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.**

**Part Time: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Variable hours/8 hours a day**

**Work Site Location: 11878 Avenue of Industry, San Diego, CA 92128**

Responsibilities:

-   Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors
-   Preps ingredients for meals and catering events
-   Cleans work area as necessary or assigned
-   Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock
-   Participates in activities which enhance professional growth, and development Complies with facility safety, infection control, and security program

Skills:

-   Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
-   Must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time
-   Must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
-   Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
-   Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results
-   Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products
-   Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments
-   Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers Knowledge of the essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation
-   Knowledge of cleansing products and the appropriate methods of cleansing a variety of surfaces
-   Must be able to work independently, in a restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
-   Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently. Must have skills in maintaining information as highly confidential

## Requirements

-   High School Diploma or GED equivalent
-   Valid California food handler card
-   2 years of work experience in dietary in a hospital setting preferred

## Benefits

Part Time

-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Vision Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   Pet Insurance
-   Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
-   Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
-   PTO Plan
-   Holiday Premium Pay
-   PTO Cash Out option
-   Sick Pay
-   Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   ID Theft Protection
-   Employee Appreciation Events
-   Employee Discount Opportunities

Per Diem

-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Sick Pay
-   Employee Discount Opportunities

## Apply

[Apply at Aurora San Diego](https://apply.workable.com/aurora-san-diego/j/1A1C08AF3F/apply)

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