Job Description

Cook I (85 North) (Academic) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number
req26441 Department
Arizona Student Unions Department Website Link Student Unions Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights
The Cook I prepares, seasons and cooks a wide variety of food for various food service units. This position requires knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and also cooks according to recipes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food on hot or cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation.
• Prepares food items from recipes for restaurant on a daily basis.
• Coordinates food preparation and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipe.
• 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.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Actively solves problems wherever possible.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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

• Occasionally lift a maximum of 50lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Academic 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’s 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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
OC1 Job Family
Production and Kitchen Operati Job Function
Culinary Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
3 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu Open Date
7/6/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. 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@arizona.edu.