Cook II - Dining Services

Cook II

The 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. This Cook II role supports efficient kitchen operations, food safety, and patient satisfaction through precise execution of recipes, diet compliance, and teamwork across multiple service lines.

The ideal candidate brings a high school diploma or equivalent with strong experience in high-volume food service, including cooking or waitstaff roles. Preferred candidates hold a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, while all candidates must obtain a Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days. A background in healthcare or therapeutic diets, along with a commitment to accuracy and safety, will support success in this role.

Shift: 11:00am - 8:00pm | Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Production, Recipe Compliance & Operational Support
• Order Accuracy & Diet Compliance
• Food Safety & Environmental Sanitation
• Operational Support & Teamwork

Education:

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience:

Required: Two years cooking experience or four years experience as waitstaff or Food Service Worker in a high-volume food service environment.

Successful completion of the MD Anderson apprenticeship program or 9 months completion of the program can be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Required: Food Handlers Card Must obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 Days

Preferred: SERVM - ServSafe Food Prot Mgr American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection (ANSI). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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