Cook I (Academic Work Calendar)(Global Center)

: Posting Number req22021 Department Park Student Union Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights Discover exciting opportunities in food service and facilities management and meet your team! The kitchen and living room of the University of Arizona, where everyone can eat, play, relax and get involved! The Arizona Student Unions is looking for talented cooks to join our team.

YOUR ROLE: As an Entree Cook, you are part of a team that creates great tasting food with food safety in focus. You will be preparing food in a variety of forms using a unique combination of equipment.

This position is an academic position. This position will be under the Academic Year schedule, the position will have summers off and start back up in August and continue through May.

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

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food on hot and cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation. Coordinates food preparation needs and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff. Prepares food items from recipes for restaurant daily. 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 specification. 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. Weigh, labels, and dates all food items and stores in designated areas.
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screes 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 take out trash.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, and management. Greets and serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/transport a maximum of 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of commercial or institutional cooking experience
• ServSafe or other food safety certification

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category University Operations Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $15.00-$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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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. Grade Range Minimum $15 Grade Range Midpoint $18.75 Grade Range Maximum $22.5 Career Stream and Level OC1 Job Family Culinary & Food Services Job Function University Operations Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 3/20/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates [email protected]; Open Date 3/13/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports 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. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].