"Cook II (Cork & Craft)"

Cook II (Cork & Craft)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Food Services

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25007

Department: Arizona Student Unions

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 a passionate Cook II (Cook, Lead) to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

Your Role:
As a Cook II, 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.

This position requires evening, weekend and holiday work.

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

• Prepare a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Reviews recipes and make 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 daily.
• 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.
• Greet, and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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:

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

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 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be able to work evening, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in a high volume restaurant setting.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 1.0

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
Culinary & Food Services

Job Function
Culinary

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1