Cook Lead (Wildkatz)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares a complete selection of dishes and other menu items.
• Reviews recipes and makes necessary changes to meet production requirements.
• Utilizes FoodPro for recipes.
• Advises cooks on proper method of preparation.
• Checks for necessary product and reports shortages to supervisors.
• Checks walk-ins and freezer for proper product rotation to control product waste.
• Communicates changes or specials with cooks on a daily basis.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• FLSA Non-Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
• Job FTE 1.0
• Work Calendar Fiscal
• Job Category Culinary
• Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
• 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 OC2
• Job Family Production and Kitchen Operations
• Job Function Culinary
• Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Target Hire Date 5/15/2026
• Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu