Cook I

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Job summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA in Tucson is seeking a Cook I to prepare, season, and cook a variety of foods for the Student Unions. This role requires some evening, weekend, and holiday work. Responsibilities include adhering to recipes, coordinating food needs with supervisors, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of food service operations, and the ability to communicate effectively. Excellent U of A benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large quantity food preparation.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment.
• Must be friendly and able to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food on hot or cold production line.
• Coordinate food preparation with supervisor.
• Clean and process fruits and vegetables.
• Assist cold food production when possible.

Skills

Food service operations knowledge

Communication skills

Large quantity food preparation skills

Operating kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Summary

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!

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, ovenhoods, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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