Cook - Production - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligible

Plus more

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking dedicated food service staff to prepare meals for patients, visitors, and staff in the Food & Nutrition Services team at UAB Hospital.

The role emphasizes safe handling, timely production, and communicating issues to supervisors, with opportunities to work with USDA menus for young patients.

Eligible positions offer comprehensive benefits, PSLF program eligibility, and our commitment to employee growth and community health.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Certified as completed the Food Handler Training Course by the Jefferson County Department of Health within twenty-one (21) days from date of employment required.

Responsibilities

• To prepare food items for patients, children, visitors, and staff using specialized equipment.
• To communicate recipe and production issues to supervisors.
• May develop and implement USDA menus for children ages up to sixty (60) months.

Skills

Food prep

Food service

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $16.50 - $26.80 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM and PM

Schedules: 12:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs


• generous paid time off


• employee assistance and wellness programs


• paid parental leave


• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• plus more

Job Highlights

The Food & Nutrition Services team at UAB Hospital facilities feeds 1,400+ patients three meals per day every day, manages the UAB Hospital food court and multiple dining rooms throughout the medical campus, and serves 4.5 million meals each year for our patients, staff, and guests. We have a variety of opportunities for you to join this dedicated team of more than 400. Join our team at UAB Medicine where you can make a difference every day!

Job Description

To prepare food items for patients, children, visitors, and staff using specialized equipment. To communicate recipe and production issues to supervisors. May develop and implement USDA menus for children ages up to sixty (60) months.

Qualifications

One (1) year of related experience required. Certified as completed the Food Handler Training Course by the Jefferson County Department of Health within twenty-one (21) days from date of employment required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.