Senior Cook - North Pavilion Cafeteria - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

The Food & Nutrition Services team at UAB Medicine prepares meals for patients, visitors, and staff across the campus. This role supports production, maintains quality standards, and assists in training staff to ensure smooth workflow.

As part of a full-time schedule, you will work AM/PM shifts including weekends, with a pay range of $17.95–$29.20 per hour. The department emphasizes growth, education, and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) years of related experience required.
• Food Handler Training Course completion within 21 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• To prepare food items for patients, visitors, and staff using specialized equipment.
• To communicate recipe and production issues to supervisors.
• To assist in setting quality standards, establish work flow, and train production staff.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $17.95 - $29.20 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM

Schedules: 5 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 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, visitors, and staff using specialized equipment. To communicate recipe and production issues to supervisors. To assist in setting quality standards, establish work flow, and train production staff.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Three (3) years 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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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