Cook II; Cafe Bolo

Overview

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 to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

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, vision insurance plans; life, disability plans; paid vacation, sick leave; tuition reduction for employees and family; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more.

• Prepare a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Review recipes and make necessary changes to meet production requirements.
• Utilize Food Pro for recipes.
• Advise cooks on proper method of preparation.
• Check for necessary products and report shortages to supervisors.
• Coordinate and place produce orders.
• Coordinate meat and fish orders and communicate needs to warehouse Lead.
• Check walk-ins and freezer for proper product rotation to control product waste.
• Communicate changes or specials with cooks daily.
• Write all new recipes using standard dining services recipe form to add to Food Pro.
• Keep recipes updated so they reflect actual ingredients and amounts used, ensuring accurate pricing and nutrition.
• Yield test recipes for accuracy.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Provide suggestions and input to supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 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.

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

• High school diploma or diploma equivalency is required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Grade 2
• Pay Range $16.50 - $18.75 hourly
• Full Time 40 hrs/weeks
• FLSA Non-Exempt
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Job Category Culinary & Food Services
• Open Date 1/28/2026
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Documents Needed Resume and Cover Letter
• Job FTE 1.0
• Work Calendar Fiscal
• 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)

Contact: Lupita Hollis
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