Cook I (Academic Work Calendar) (UPDATED)

NOTE: The department added "Academic Work Calendar" and to the display title and language to explain the academic work schedule.

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.

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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• 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. Prevents cross contamination
  of food products. Weighs, labels, and dates all food items, stores in
  designated areas.
• 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.
• Works
  harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, and management. Greets and
  serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

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:

• Must be able to
  transport/move a maximum of 60 pounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent
  learning attained through experience required.

• Two years commercial or institutional cooking experience.
• ServSafe or other food safety certification.