Cook II (Lead) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

NOTE: The department has added a second position to this recruitment.

The kitchen and living room of the University of Arizona, where everyone can eat, play, relax, and get involved!

The Arizona Student Unions is looking for talented Cooks to join our team.

YOUR ROLE

As a Cook Lead, you are part of a team that creates great tasting food with food safety in focus. You will prepare a variety of menu items using a variety of kitchen techniques and equipment.

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

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• Prepares a complete selection of dishes and other menu items. Reviews recipes and makes necessary changes to meet production requirements. Utilizes FoodPro for recipes and yield tests recipes for accuracy.
• Advises cooks on proper method of preparation and assigns recipes to cooks.
• Checks for necessary product and reports shortages to Supervisors. Provides suggestions and input to supervisor and actively solves problems wherever possible. Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• 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 entree cooks on a daily basis.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor and actively solves problems wherever possible. Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.
• Ability to work early mornings and/or late evening hours including weekends.

Physical Requirements:

*Must be able to transport/move a maximum of 60 pounds.

*Must be comfortable working in an adverse climate due to heat from ovens and grills.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In this position, you may be required to work early mornings and/or late evening hours including weekends.

• Three years commercial or institutional cooking experience.
• ServSafe or other food safety certification.