Sous Chef, Full Time Temporary, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a motivated culinary supervisor to oversee the cooking staff, ensure safe food preparation, and maintain kitchen equipment. You will apply extensive culinary knowledge to handle tasks with varying complexity and support regulatory compliance.

The role includes coordinating food storage, ordering, and collaborating with other hospital departments to ensure smooth food services operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees cooking staff and assists in food preparation.
• Prepares, garnishes, sanitizes, and meets regulatory requirements.
• Assists in food storage and ordering of food or supplies.
• Serves as a liaison with other hospital departments relating to food services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

High School or 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

Supervises and directs the department's cooking staff. Oversees food preparation and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.

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
• Two years' relevant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• SERVSAFE OR FH-efoodcard: Required

Essential Functions

• Oversees cooking staff and assists in food preparation.
• Prepares, garnishes, sanitizes, and meets regulatory requirements.
• Assists in food storage and ordering of food or supplies.
• Serves as a liaison with other hospital departments relating to food services.
• 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 : 71807
• Job Category : Specialist
• Posting Date : 2026-09-01T22:43:08+00:00
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations : Ukiah, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time temporary
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.13 to $32.49. 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