Cook I - Room Service

Cook I

The Cook I position in the Dining Services Production department at MD Anderson Cancer Center is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality food and beverages for patients, guests, and visitors. This role includes both quantity and made-to-order food preparation while ensuring the quality, freshness, and presentation of all items served through Patient Room Service and Dining Services.

The Cook I follows established standards, departmental policies, and procedures, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

Schedule: 1:30pm - 10:00pm | The ideal candidate will be available for rotating weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do:

Productivity: Responsible for completing all short-order cooking assignments within the assigned venue and ensuring tasks are performed on schedule. Maintains punctual attendance for all assigned meetings.

Safety & Sanitation: Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas daily. Performs daily rotation of stored food items using FIFO procedures and promptly reports any spoiled or substandard items to the supervisor. Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, distributes leftover food according to established procedures, and accurately records all product transactions. Conducts daily inventories of leftover items, discarding unusable products and returning or reusing items that remain suitable for use. Consistently adheres to the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Recipe Compliance: Prepares food items from standardized recipes with complete accuracy and ensures all items are issued to the venue precisely as required. Responsible for preparing and inventorying assigned food items in bulk and for reviewing all computer-generated information for accuracy, reporting findings to the supervisor as needed. Performs other duties as assigned and demonstrates flexibility to be reassigned to new locations or shifts based on operational needs. Participates in cross-training, which may include shift changes or assignments to different areas as required.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of related experience in a high-volume food service environment.

A positive attitude, strong time management skills, and commitment to teamwork.

Texas Food Handlers Certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Successful completion of the MD Anderson apprenticeship program or 9 months of completion of the program can be substituted for a maximum of 1 year of experience.

Benefits and Why MD Anderson?

At MD Anderson, we recognize that our employees are the heart of our mission. Along with a chance to make a meaningful impact every day, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

Clear pathways for advancement within MD Anderson

Required: High School or equivalent

Experience: Required: One year of related experience in a high-volume food service environment.

Certification: Required: Must obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of entry into job.

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.