Cook II: Fast-Paced Dining & Therapeutic Diets

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Cook II to support high-quality culinary production. The Cook II plays a critical role in preparing safe, accurate, and appealing meals for both retail guests and patients, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and operational standards.

The Cook II at UT MD Anderson contributes directly to a mission-driven environment focused on exceptional care, research, education, and prevention.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two years cooking experience or four years as waitstaff/food service in high-volume environment.
• Must obtain Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days.
• MD Anderson apprenticeship completion or 9 months can substitute for up to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items for retail outlets and patient room service using standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Rotate, store, and document food using FIFO while tracking leftovers, product transactions, and par levels.
• Execute high-volume batch cooking, mise-en-place, and short-order production to meet service timelines.
• Adjust preparation techniques to support therapeutic diets, modified textures, and wellness-driven menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and temperature standards are consistently met.
• Cross-cover across retail stations, catering, and room service to support departmental operations.
• Assist with inventory, order requisitions, and food waste tracking per standard procedures.

Skills

Safe food handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Cook II to support high-quality culinary production. The Cook II plays a critical role in preparing safe, accurate, and appealing meals for both retail guests and patients, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and operational standards.

The Cook II at UT MD Anderson contributes directly to a mission-driven environment focused on exceptional care, research, education, and prevention.