Cook

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Cook for Main Campus in the McWane Building. The role involves food service and sanitation duties, following instructions, and serving patients and families with a compassionate approach. Rotating shifts and weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and an AL or US Food Handler credential. The team emphasizes teamwork, safety, and excellent customer service in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with staff, patients and families.
• Must be able to write, read, speak and understand English.
• Must have legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of food service and sanitation duties.
• Prepare food items for outlets in the health system.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Work with the public and others to meet customers' needs.
• Clean, sweep and mop as part of sanitation duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Public interaction

Handwriting readability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AL Food Handler or US Food Handler

Job description

In Food Service at Main Campus McWane Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Rotating Shift, Rotation 4a-12:30p, 6a-2:30p, 8a-4:30p, 9:30a - 6p. Alternating weekends and holidays.

Summary:
The Cook position performs a variety of food service and sanitation duties, which may include but are not limited to: proper handling of food, general cleaning, sweeping and mopping, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, preparation of food items for any of the outlets in the health system, an ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and an ability to work with the public and others.

Other information:
Must demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with members of Children's of Alabama staff, co-workers in the department, patients and patient's families to effectively meet customer's needs, provide a safe environment, and provide teamwork to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Must be able to write, read, speak and understand English. Must have legible hand writing.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• AL Food Handler or US Food Handler

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

We’re caregivers at heart who are driven to serve where we can change lives. Our Culinary Team Members are the heroes in the Food Service Department that create relationships built on respect, innovation, and serving others with compassion. We prepare, cook, and deliver a variety of food according to our patients’ diets and desires. Workstations are set up with all the necessary ingredients and equipment. Our standards help build a culture that maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, peers, etc. In our Food Service Department at COA, we take pride in our level of service and safety we provide! With on-the-job training, we provide production guidelines and safety procedures to help you be a successful healthcare HERO.

Getting to Know Children's: Making an Impact Through Food Services

Schedule: Rotation 4a-12:30p, 6a-2:30p, 8a-4:30p, 9:30a - 6p, Rotating Shift, 8-Hour Shifts