Cook I (Saffron Bites)

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

Job summary

Join the vibrant community at the University of Arizona as a Cook I, where you'll craft delightful dishes in a supportive, dynamic kitchen environment. Bring your culinary skills to life while ensuring food safety and quality for the Wildcat Community, all while enjoying great benefits and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employee and family

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred 1 year of high-volume restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items, ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Coordinates food orders with supervisors and ensures availability.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

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Position HighlightsJoin 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.

Your Role

As a Cook I, you'll 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.

Perks And Benefits

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and disability programs. Take advantage of paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, as well as UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for you and your family. Embrace our innovative work-life programs and explore the vibrant culture and recreation opportunities at the University of Arizona.

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!

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares hot and cold food items per recipes and methods, ensuring quality, freshness, and safety. Coordinates food orders with sous chef or supervisors and ensures food availability for the Wildcat Community.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards, including proper handwashing, glove use, and allergy procedures. Prevents cross-contamination and ensures correct food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control.
• Multitasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing needs while keeping work areas clean and organized. Follows menus, prep and cleaning lists, and performs additional duties to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Cleans and sanitizes all kitchen and front-of-house areas, including equipment, surfaces, utensils, and waste disposal.
• Works collaboratively with staff and students, greets customers courteously, and provides feedback to supervisors.
• Identifies and solves problems proactively to maintain smooth operations. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of food service operations including large quantity food preparation.
• Skill in operating various institutional/commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
  
  

Physical And Requirements

• Must be able to transport/move a maximum of 50 pounds.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of high-volume restaurant experience.
  
  

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryUniversity OperationsBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$16.50 - $18.75Compensation Typehourly rateGrade2Compensation GuidanceThe 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 LevelOC1Job FamilyCulinary & Food ServicesJob FunctionUniversity OperationsType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesVanessa Castillo

[e-mail] Date6/13/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResumeSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn 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.Thesereports 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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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