FN Cook - Highlands Food Service - FT - 1st Shift

Overview Performs a variety of routine tasks and operations to prepare, cook, chill and serve a number of food items for meal service as directed. Follow standard practices and procedures and comply with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications Education preferred:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred with ability to follow written and oral instructions and follow established procedures. Ability to communicate, written and orally

Experience:

Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related work. Familiar with institutional kitchen equipment. Training in institutional food preparation or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skills. Sufficient previous experience, though on-the-job training is provided. Knowledge of cook/chill food preparation and service is preferred. About Us Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state. In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands Health & Rehab and Cumberland Health & Rehab, two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes. With over 720 employees, HMC is one of the largest employers in Jackson County.