Cook I

Cook I

Posting Number
req25809

Department
Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link

Student Unions

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We're seeking passionate Cooks I to bring their skills to our dynamic team. As a Cook I, you prepare, season and cook a wide variety of food for various food service units. Cooks according to recipes and require knowledge of basic kitchen equipment.

This position requires some evening, weekend and holiday work.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food on hot or cold production
  line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation.
• Prepares food items from recipes for
  restaurant on a daily basis.
• Coordinates food preparation needs with
  supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Coordinates ordering needs with
  supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as
  sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized
  recipes.
• Cleans and processes fruits and
  vegetables according to recipe's specifications.
• Labels, dates and stores fruits and
  vegetables in proper areas.
• Assembles necessary ingredients to
  prepare orders.
• Labels and dates products.
• Assists cold food production when
  possible.
• Prevents cross contamination of food
  products.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items,
  stores in designated areas.
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls,
  shelves, drain screens and floor mats.
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, oven
  hoods, and other equipment used in food preparation; ensure all utensils are
  properly stored.
• Empties sanitizer and takes out trash.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly
  courteous manner.
• Actively solves problems wherever
  possible.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers,
  supervisors and management.
• Additional duties as assigned by
  supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food service operations
  including large quantity food preparation.
• Knowledge of job content, practices, and
  procedures.
• Skills necessary to fully perform all
  aspects of the job.
• Skill in operating various
  institutional/commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift, transfer or move a
  maximum of 50 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Culinary

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
2

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
OC1

Job Family
Production and Kitchen Operati

Job Function
Culinary

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
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Open Date
4/27/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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