The primary purpose of the Cook II position is to provide semi-skilled service in preparation and delivery of food. Accurately prepare assigned food items from standardized recipes. Clean equipment and area following established procedures. Operate food service equipment. Perform related activities as required. Attend scheduled meetings and training as assigned. Issue and inventory food items, following internal procedures. Participate in inventory/cost control in designated area. Perform computer-related activities as required. May train other cooks.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Productivity Completes tasks as scheduled. Is present and on time for all assigned meetings. Trains FSWs, Sr FSWs, and Cooks I. Accurately reviews all computer-generated information and timely reports errors to the appropriate supervisor.
Safety & Sanitation Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area daily. Safely operates equipment. Makes daily reports of problems with spoiled or poor quality food items to the appropriate supervisor.
Recipe Compliance Prepares assigned food items from standardized recipes 2/100% accuracy. Issues food items to designated areas. Checks daily with supervisor to determine distribution of leftover food according and accurately records all product transactions. Makes daily checks of stored food items, utilizing FIFO. Accurately prepares assigned food items in bulk.
Other duties as assigned. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequency
Deadlines Working on uneven/slippery surface Wearing Protective Equipment Shift Work
Appropriate Behavior Attention to detail Comprehending Following Instructions Interpersonal Skills Mathematical Skills/Reasoning Multitasking Oral Communication Organizing Reading Skills/Comprehension Responding in emergency situations Written Communication
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years commercial cooking experience in a high volume food service environment or equivalent culinary education. May substitute required education degree with two years of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center equivalent experience.
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
