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Catering Assistant - Dining Services
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 rankings. It is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The ideal candidate will have a valid Texas driver’s license and at least one year of food service or catering experience.
The Catering Assistant position at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides service in the preparation, set-up and clean-up of catered events.
This role will impact food service or production in the institution and will work directly with Managers, Assistant Managers, Supervisors and Sous Chefs.
Catering at Anderson has a wide variety of catering and coffee services available and is here to provide outstanding customer service and delicious food. Our expansive, fresh and on-trend menu items are prepared onsite daily and can be customized to accommodate the needs of any occasion or event. From delicious full-services meals, box lunches, coffee service or anything in-between, our catering team is ready to help.
The ideal candidate will have a valid Texas driver’s license and at least one year of food service or catering experience.
Schedule:
The hours for this position will vary, with rotating weekends and holidays.
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.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Customer Service:
Assists customers and dispenses products by following established policies and procedures. Solicits feedback from customers, whenever possible, and reports to supervisor.
Inventory Management:
Delivers/stores equipment, groceries and supplies as directed. Checks and replenishes items needed for Catering. Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions and reconcile order sheets with products received.
Productivity:
Sets up assigned work area and monitors activities as necessary. Sets up work area, when applicable, for the next day’s activities. Sets up work area and serves all customers of Catering.
EDUCATION:
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One year of food service or catering experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Required: Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Must obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of entry into job.
OTHER:
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
