Cook I - IQ Fresh
Posting Number: req21578
Department: Student Food Service
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Discover exciting opportunities in food service and facilities management and meet our team!The kitchen and living room of the University of Arizona, where everyone can eat, play, relax, and get involved!
The Arizona Student Unions is looking for talented cooks to join our team.
YOUR ROLE
As an Entree Cook, you are part of a team that creates great tasting food with food safety in focus.
You will be preparing food in a variety of forms using a unique combination of equipment.
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
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares food on hot or
cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation. - Coordinates food preparation needs and ordering needs with supervisor
and p.m. staff. Prepares food items from recipes for restaurant daily. - Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and
beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes. - 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. Assists cold
food production when possible. - Weighs, labels, and dates all food items, stores in designated areas.
- Prevents cross contamination of food
products. - Cleans countertops,
windows, walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats. Cleans cooking
utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other equipment used in food
preparation; ensure all utensils are properly stored. Empties sanitizer
and takes out trash. - Greets and serves customers in
a friendly and courteous manner.
Additional duties as
assigned by supervisor.
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 and Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to transport/move a maximum of 60 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or
equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years commercial or institutional cooking experience.
- ServSafe or other food safety certification.
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: $15.00 - $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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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.
Grade Range Minimum
$15
Grade Range Midpoint
$18.75
Grade Range Maximum
$22.5
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
Contact Information for Candidates
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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 cleryact@arizona.edu.
