Food Service Associate, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is hiring for a full-time, on-site Nutritional Services position in Ukiah, CA. You will operate the restaurant POS, stock supplies, and ensure patient and customer orders are prepared and served with care.

The role requires Serv Safe certification and FH-ANSI, with a clean safety record and readiness to work in a hospital food service setting. Training provided; benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Serv Safe certification: Required
• Food Handler-ANSI: Required

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders efficiently.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and logs cleaning/temperature records.
• Sets up and serves patient trays and transports supplies between kitchen and service lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

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

Operates the restaurant point of sale system as the cashier, stocks restaurant supplies, ensures proper set up, cleans and stocks food inventories, maintains cleanliness of public areas, maintains and delivers customer needs and service.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred in CA and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification: Required
• Food Handler-ANSI (FH-ANSI): Required

Essential Functions

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders in efficient manner. Performs a variety of simple and routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work area and promptly reports needed maintenance or repair of equipment. Maintains the cleaning and temperature log. Cleans the kitchen areas and cooking utensils. Operates dishwashing, peeling and other mechanical equipment.
• Sets up and serves patient trays. Carries dishes and foods between kitchen and serving lines. Transports and stores supplies. Washes and cuts vegetables and fruits.
• 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 : 72284
• Job Category : Associate
• Posting Date : 2026-09-23T00:41:44+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Variable Shift
• Locations : Ukiah, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• 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