Cook I (Highland Grocery) (Academic)

Your Role:

As a Cook I, 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 is an academic position. This person will work from August - May with summers off. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

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• Prepares, seasons and cooks a wide variety of food for various food service units. Cooks according to recipes and requires knowledge of basic kitchen equipment.
• 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.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes.
• Coordinates food preparation and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• 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.
• Assists cold food production when possible.
• Prevents cross contamination of food products.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items; storing 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; ensuring 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.

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.
• Skills in operating various institutional and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical requirements:

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

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, days and holidays.

• 2-3 years relevant experience.