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FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026
Responsibilities

Food Service Worker ServSafe / Food Handler Certified

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor, the Food Service Worker performs the function of serving a variety of food items to employees, guests, patients and other related duties. The individual is able to relate to and care for the age specific patient population of children, adolescent and geriatric patients.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is the only free-standing, full-service psychiatric hospital in the Greater Birmingham, Ala area. Hill Crest’s campus-like setting provides an active, positive treatment environment for patients and their families. Drawing from a rich tradition in treating psychiatric illness for more than 80 years, Hill Crest remains on the cutting edge of new developments and offers a full continuum of care for inpatient: acute adolescent, and adult. Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services also offers residential treatment for adolescents (ages 12 – 17) from Alabama and other states in need of long-term treatment, due to severe behavioral, emotional and/or family problems.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Offers Comprehensive Benefits, Such As

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred

Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.

One year experience in quantity food preparation. Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification preferred.

Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.

Basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.

Relates to and provides for the need of patients relevant to their age and cultural needs

Must have formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needs, storage of food supplies, requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

% Of Time

Prepares cafeteria counter for each meal and morning and afternoon breaks as assigned.

8%

Ensures that all containers are stocked with clean dishes, trays, silverware, cups, etc., and are readily available.

8%

Serves employees and guests in the cafeteria line; greets patrons cheerfully and respectfully. Observes proper portion control techniques.

8%

Cleans tables and chairs in the cafeteria or staff dining room after each meal, as assigned.

8%

Prevents run-outs of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time of those items needed.

8%

Maintains proper temperatures for both hot and cold foods.

8%

Maintains cafeteria counter in a clean, neat, orderly manner.

8%

Fills and stocks certain condiments in the cafeteria; aids in refilling these throughout the meal service.

8%

Records number of patrons for each meal – hospital employees and guests.

8%

Assists with the sanitation of all cooking and serving utensils.

8%

Fills all floor supply requisitions.

8%

Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.

5%

Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.

5%

Performs Other Duties As Assigned/required By This Position.

2%

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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