Cook II; Cork & Craft

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 (Cook, Lead) to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

• Prepare a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Reviews recipes and make necessary changes to meet production requirements.
• Utilizes Food Pro for recipes.
• Advises cooks on proper method of preparation.
• Checks for necessary products and reports shortages to Supervisors.
• Coordinates and places produce order.
• Coordinates meat and fish order and communicates needs to Warehouse Lead.
• Checks walk-ins and freezer for proper product rotation to control product waste.
• Communicates changes or specials with cooks daily.
• Writes all new recipes using standard dining services recipe form so they can be added to Food Pro.
• Keeps recipes updated so that they reflect actual ingredients and amounts used thus ensuring that they are priced accordingly and nutritionally accurate.
• Yield tests recipes for accuracy.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Provides 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 high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be able to work evening, weekends, and holidays.

• One year experience in a high volume restaurant setting.

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 1.0

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Culinary

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  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 represents a full range of career compensation growth over time.

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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)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Open Date 1/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact Information for Candidates Jeffery Berry
jefferyberry

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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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.