Cook I (IQ Fresh)

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

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Cook I for the Arizona Student Unions to deliver exciting, high-quality dining experiences. This role involves food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and providing excellent customer service within a vibrant campus environment. Outstanding benefits include health insurance, vacation, and reduced tuition for employees and family.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and family members

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and workspace.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly manner.

Skills

Food Service Operations

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook I (IQ Fresh) Posting Number req22999 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, you will be instrumental in crafting delicious dishes 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.

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . 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.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes.
• Coordinates food preparation needs and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• 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 and assists cold food production when possible, preventing cross contamination of food products.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items, stores in designated areas
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens, floor mats, cooking utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other equipment used in food preparation; ensuring all utensils are properly stored.
• Empties sanitizer and takes out trash.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner, works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors and management and actively solves problems whenever possible.
• Additional duties as needed.

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:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of high-volume restaurant experience.

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 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates [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].