Cook II (Cafe Bolo)

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.

Your Role:

As a Cook II, 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 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.
• Reviews recipes and make necessary changes to meet production
  requirements.
• Utilizes FoodPro 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, Skills and
Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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

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.

• 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays.