Cook II: Therapeutic Diets in High-Volume Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Cook II to support high-quality culinary production for retail guests and patients. The role emphasizes safe, accurate meal preparation, diet compliance, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years cooking experience or 4 years in waitstaff/food service; Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years cooking experience or four years in waitstaff/food service in high-volume setting.
• ServSafe certification preferred; Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items for retail and patient room service using standard recipes and production sheets.
• Rotate, store, and document food using FIFO and track leftovers and par levels.
• Execute high-volume batch cooking and mise-en-place to meet service timelines.
• Adjust techniques for therapeutic diets and modified textures to support wellness menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, portions, and temperatures meet standards.
• Cross-cover across retail, catering, and room service to support operations.

Skills

High-volume food service

Cooking

Food safety

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 for retail guests and patients. The role emphasizes safe, accurate meal preparation, diet compliance, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years cooking experience or 4 years in waitstaff/food service; Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days is required.