Cook I (Saffron Bites)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks a passionate Cook I to join their Student Unions team. This full-time role involves preparing a variety of dishes while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid leave, and tuition reductions for employees and their families.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and family

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport/move a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Coordinates food orders with sous chef or supervisors.

Skills

Food service operations

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

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.

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 offood service operations including large quantity food preparation.
• Skill inoperating various institutional/commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability toeffectively communicate.

Physical and Requirements:

• Must be able totransport/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.

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 Vanessa Castillo
[e-mail]

Open Date 6/13/2025

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.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].