Cook I (Highland Grocery)

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!

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• Prepares food on hot or cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes.
• Coordinates food preparation and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• 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.
• Assists cold food production when possible.
• Prevents cross contamination of food products.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items; storing in designated areas.
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats and empties sanitizer and takes out trash.
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other equipment used in food preparation; ensuring all utensils are properly stored.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Actively solves problems wherever possible.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• 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 in operating various institutional and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical Requirement:

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

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