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Cook I (IQ Fresh) (Academic)

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Aug 16, 2025
Cook I (IQ Fresh) (Academic)
Posting Number req23693
Department Arizona Student Unions
Department Website Link https://union.arizona.edu/
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 passionate Cooks I to bring their skills to our dynamic team. As a Cook I, you will 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.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional 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
  • Prepares
    food on hot or cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of
    preparation.
  • Prepares
    food items from recipes for restaurant on a daily basis.
  • Performs
    food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage
    preparation, following written standardized recipes.
  • Coordinates
    food preparation needs 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, labels and dates products and
    assists cold food production when possible, preventing cross contamination
    of food products.
  • Weighs,
    labels and dates all food items, stores in designated areas.
  • Cleans
    countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens, floor mats, cooking
    utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other equipment used in food
    preparation; ensuring all utensils are properly stored.
  • Empties
    sanitizer and takes out trash.
  • Greets
    and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner, works harmoniously
    with co-workers, supervisors and management and actively solves problems
    whenever possible.
  • Additional
    duties as needed.

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 Requirements:

  • Ability
    to lift/move up to 50lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High
    school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
  • Must
    be able to work evenings, 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 Academic
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 Olena Somogyi

osomogyi@arizona.edu
Open Date 8/15/2025
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 cleryact@arizona.edu.

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