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Cook - Campus

Job in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52245, USA
Listing for: The University of Iowa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Catering, Food & Beverage
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cook I 90%- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Dietary is seeking to fill a Cook I. Under direct supervision, performs general cooking duties using standardized recipes and performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
  • Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
  • Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.
  • Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
  • Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed. Checks in food and supplies as necessary. Maintains food production records.
  • Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
  • Serves food as required.
  • Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).
  • Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.
  • Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.
  • Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Schedule
    : 1st Shift every other weekend

    MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

    Application Process

    In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

    For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana

    Additional Information
    • Classification

      Title:

      Cook I
    • Appointment Type:
      Merit
    • Schedule:

      Part-time
    • Work Modality Options:
      On Campus

    Contact Information

    • Contact Email: emilio-villagrana
    Equal opportunity employer

    The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

    Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services,  or fsds. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at .

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