MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Sr. Food Service Worker opening in the Texas Medical Center. This position will provide a variety of basic food service tasks including cleaning, sanitation, food preparation, food set up and food service. The hours for this position will vary and will have a rotating schedule with weekends/holidays, which will allow for a good work life balance.The shift will be 6am -230pm, with rotating weekends and holidays required. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.Dining Services offers eight unique dining venues spread across the Texas Medical Center, an exceptional on-sight catering department, and two coffee bars located in The Woodlands and West Houston. We strive to make meaningful experiences with each and every guest that visits one of our locations or attends one of our catered events.Our menus incorporate customizable flavors that highlight our healthy options and showcase our culinary talent in every meal. From homestyle classics to pizza, soups, pop-up specials, grilled favorites and our recently expanded gluten free/friendly options, we have something for everyone. We feature a bountiful variety of quality healthful snacks and bottled beverages in all of our cafés, coffee shops and convenience stores.Hourly breakdown of salary range:Minimum $15.00 - Midpoint $17.88 - Maximum $20.77MD Anderson offers our employees:
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.KEY FUNCTIONS:Portion Control:Provide consistent and good quality service to cafe customers by adhering to the established portion sizes for each food item, and following written recipes. Portion, measure or weigh ingredients and products according to the recipe or diagram and prepare food in a timely manner. Ensure all food items served in the Deli and Grill areas are 100% correct.Customer Service:Visually monitor daily zone area activities to ensure prompt and courteous service to all customers. Maintain a good work rapport with other department personnel. Promote/provide good guest relation skills by following the written established cafe guidelines. Attend meetings in food service related activities to increase competency and knowledge. Train and direct the work of food service workers assigned to unit.Inventory Management/Sanitation and Safety:Ensure assigned area is stocked with all food, china, and paper/plastic supplies. Participate in inventory control, cost containment and storage of supplies. Receive food deliveries and properly store items. Review and fill unit orders informing the supervisor of any unusual quantities ordered. Submit to the Asst Mgr a written list of items needed from the production and storeroom areas. Monitor the stock of all open and unused food items. Adhere to proper food storage procedures. Ensure zones and stations are properly prepared in a neat and orderly manner. Safely operate food equipment. Deliver food at the proper temperatures to the designated areas. Clean and sanitize equipment and work area, utensils and equipment. Maintain a safe and sanitary working area.EXPERIENCE:Required: Two years of food service experience in food service, hospitality, building services, or like industry.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Required: Must obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 60 days of entry into job.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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 170386
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days, Rotating, Weekends
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 35,360
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,680
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 48,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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