Cook Lead (Cork & Craft)

University of Arizona; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and 
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Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

More benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona Student Unions in Tucson is seeking a Cook Lead to prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes for campus food service units, following recipes and using FoodPro. This full-time role also leads the kitchen team and ensures quality across service periods.

Hours may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The position requires the ability to manage inventory, order coordination and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Reviews recipes and makes necessary changes to meet production requirements.
• Utilizes FoodPro for recipes.
• Advises cooks on proper method of preparation.
• Checks for necessary products and reports shortages to supervisors.
• Coordinates and places produce order.
• Coordinates meat and fish order and communicates needs to warehouse Lead.
• Checks walk-ins and freezer for proper product rotation to control waste.
• Writes all new recipes using standard dining services recipe form for Food Pro.
• Keeps recipes updated reflecting actual ingredients for accurate pricing and nutrition.

Skills

Weights & measures

Large quantity cooking

Kitchen equipment operation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years relevant experience

Tools

FoodPro

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. The University is looking for a Cook Lead to prepare, season and cook a wide variety of food for various food service units. This position also cooks according to recipes and requires knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and leads the work of the kitchen and ensures quality.

This position may be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Reviews recipes and makes necessary changes to meet production requirements.
• Utilizes FoodPro for recipes.
• Advises cooks on proper method of preparation.
• Checks for necessary products and reports shortages to supervisors.
• Coordinates and places produce order.
• Coordinates meat and fish order and communicates needs to warehouse Lead.
• Checks walk-ins and freezer for proper product rotation to control product waste.
• Communicates changes or specials with cooks on a daily basis.
• Writes all new recipes using standard dining services recipe form so they can be added to Food Pro.
• Keeps recipes updated so that they reflect actual ingredients and amounts used thus ensuring that they are priced accordingly and nutritionally accurate.
• Yield tests recipes for accuracy.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities(KSAs)

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift, move, and transport a maximum of 50 pounds.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Culinary

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

OC2

Job Family

Production and Kitchen Operati

Job Function

Culinary

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

10/26/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

[e-mail]

Open Date

10/8/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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].