Cook ; Highland Grocery); Academic)
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Catering
Position Highlights
Highland Grocery is seeking a Cook I. This position 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.
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 needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
- Coordinates ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
- Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes.
- 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.
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.
- Occasionally lift a maximum of 50lbs.
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week40
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarAcademic
Job CategoryCulinary
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay$16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Typehourly rate
Grade2
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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.
Career Stream and LevelOC1
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