Cook I (Campus Crust) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Arizona as a Cook I in the Culinary & Food Services team. You will create delicious meals in a dynamic environment, participate in food safety practices, and provide excellent service to customers while enjoying full benefits, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability programs

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large quantity food preparation.
• Skills in cooking and food handling.
• Experience working in a restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food on hot or cold production line, adhering to recipes.
• Coordinates food preparation with supervisor.
• Cleans and maintains food preparation areas and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of food service operations

Skills in operating kitchen equipment

Ability to effectively communicate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook I (Campus Crust) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req23146 Department Arizona Student Unions Department Website Link https://union.arizona.edu/ Location Main 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 at Campus Crust, you will be instrumental in crafting delicious dishes such as pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and more while prioritizing food safety. From gourmet meals to campus favorites, you'll utilize a variety of cooking skills and equipment to deliver exciting and fun dining experiences.

Ready to make an impact in a supportive and team environment?

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, 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!

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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 and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as pizza, sandwiches, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes. Assists cold food production when possible.
• Cleans and processes fruits and vegetables according to recipe's specifications.
• Weighs, labels, dates and stores all food items in designated areas, preventing cross contamination of food products.
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens, floor mats, cooking utensils, grills, oven hoods and other equipment used in food preparation.
• Empties sanitizer and disposes of trash.
• Greats and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Actively solves problems as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, moving and transporting up to 50lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food service operations including large quantity food preparation, job content, practices and procedures.
• Skills in operating various institutional and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high volume pizza restaurant.

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 University Operations 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 Culinary & Food Services Job Function University Operations Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 4 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Joseph Sullivan
[e-mail] Open Date 6/16/2025 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 [e-mail].