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MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr Food Service Worker - Dining Services in Houston, Texas
The Sr. Food Service Worker in the department of Dining Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center will provide a variety of basic food service tasks including cleaning, sanitation, food preparation, food set up and food service.
Must be available to work various shifts during hours of operation, with no weekends and no holidays required. The hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6am to 6pm.
Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $17.00 - Midpoint $20.04 - Maximum $23.08
MD 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.
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 and diverse 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.
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.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Portion Control: Serve food to customers in the hot line, grill, pizza, dessert, salad/fruit bar, deli, and/or beverage/spring areas according to portion control standard. Perform simple food preparation by following the established written recipes.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and employees by assisting with food selections, providing explanations and offering directions, taking trays and assisting wheel chair patients to a table. Maintain good working rapport with co-workers and other departmental personnel.
Inventory Management/Sanitation and Safety: Check and replenish food, paper goods, and eating utensils. Market food items in the venue by displaying and arranging them in an appetizing and appealing manner. Maintain daily computerized unit work order sheets by physically writing a record of food items received/prepared as well as the amount of food items remaining after each meal period. Clean tables and chairs in eating area and maintain trash receptacles. Ensure proper food temperatures by using a food thermometer to verify temperatures, by visually reading and physically recording them at specified intervals during the serving period.
May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years of food service experience in food service, hospitality, building services, or like industry.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
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.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 167314
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
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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