Cook, Part Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met. You will follow recipes, monitor sanitation, and help manage kitchen operations to keep the department running smoothly.

The role requires HACCP-style food safety practices, teamwork, and the ability to adjust to patient meal plans. Training will be provided, and a strong commitment to quality food service is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's/Technical Degree in culinary arts or related experience preferred.
• SERV Safe certification or equivalent preferred.
• SERVSAFE or FH-efoodcard required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for patients, employees and visitors; serves food and plans cooking schedule.
• Ensures sanitation of work stations and maintains inventory levels; measures ingredients per recipes.
• Attends and assists in training personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation awareness

Reading recipes

Communication with team

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree in culinary arts

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Prepares food for patients, customers and catered events in a consistent and efficient manner by utilizing food production standards and food safety procedures. Cleans, dish washes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment. Prepares and serves food items for customers and catering. Assists in overseeing the kitchen and facility operations. Provides products for customers and communicates needs to department head.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• SERVSAFE OR FH-efoodcard: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors. Displays and serves food to customers. Ensures dietary needs are met. Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared. Plans cooking schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times.
• Ensures work stations are sanitary and inventory levels are maintained. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers. Ensures each item prepared meets quality standards in taste, appearance and ingredients used, and that a desired sanitary level is maintained throughout the entire process of food preparation.
• Attends and assists in training personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 70964

Job Category: Associate

Job Shift: Day Shift

Posting Date: 2026-08-21T14:38:58+00:00

Locations: Ukiah, CA, United States

Assignment Category: Part-time regular

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department: Nutritional Services

Shift Length: 8 Hours