Cook II; Cork & Craft

Cook II (Cork & Craft) — Posting Information

Posting Number: req
25007

Department: Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link: Student Unions

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We are seeking a passionate Cook II (Cook, Lead) to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

Your Role: As a Cook II, you will be instrumental in crafting delicious dishes while prioritizing food safety. From gourmet meals to campus favorites, you will 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, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• 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 order.
• 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 so they can be added to Food Pro.
• Keep recipes updated so that they reflect actual ingredients and amounts used, ensuring proper pricing and nutritional accuracy.
• Yield tests recipes for accuracy.
• Greet and serve 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 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
• 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
• Open Date: 1/28/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Documents Needed to Apply:
  Resume and Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Candidates:
  Jeffery Berry, jefferyberry

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