Cook I (85 North) (Academic)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Student Unions is hiring a Cook I to prepare, season, and cook a variety of foods for food service units. The role follows recipes and requires knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and large-quantity food preparation. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role is based at the Tucson Campus. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 institutional or commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food on hot or cold production lines according to recipes and methods of preparation.
• Prepare recipe-based food items daily for the restaurant.
• Coordinate food preparation and ordering needs with the supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, and beverages according to written standardized recipes.
• Clean and process fruits and vegetables according to recipe specifications; label, date, and store them appropriately.
• Assemble ingredients needed to prepare orders.
• Label and date products and weigh, label, date, and store food items in designated areas.
• Assist with cold food production when possible.
• Prevent cross-contamination of food products.
• Clean countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens, floor mats, cooking utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other food-preparation equipment; store utensils properly.
• Empty sanitizer and take out trash.
• Greet and serve customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Actively solve problems wherever possible.
• Work harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Tuition reduction at U of A, ASU, and NAU for the employee and qualified family members
• State and optional retirement plans
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED