Retail Cook-Food Services-FT

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a food service cook to prepare meals for patients and the cafeteria. The role covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including meats, vegetables, modified diets, and special items as directed.

You will work within a system known for patient-centered care and strong safety standards. The position requires ability to follow recipes, maintain confidentiality, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food prep preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Must follow federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods for patient meals and cafeteria.
• Handle breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Prepare meats, vegetables and modified diets.
• Follow written recipes and directions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and proper identification when serving.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Recipe adherence

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Performs all functions in relationship to preparing all foods for meal service for patients and cafeteria. This includes breakfast, lunch, supper, all meats, vegetables, modified diets, special functions and any other food items as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

• Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Food preparation experience in a high volume setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to solve problems independently.
• Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation and handling.
• Must have knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, safe food handling techniques and all kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to follow directions of written recipes.
• Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you'll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region's primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama's Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits.

• Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers : https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home

Benefits : https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/

Education & Professional Development : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education

Life In Huntsville : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al