Lead Cook (On Call) (Prescott Valley, AZ)

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Prescott Valley, ARIZONA
Job Type: PartTime
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Lead Cook (On Call) (Prescott Valley, AZ)
Posting Number req19250
Department Agric Extension Administration
Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu
Location Outside of Tucson
Address 5200 South Forest Service Road 105, Prescott Valley , AZ 86314 USA
Position Highlights This is an on-call, seasonal position located in Prescott Valley, AZ. The Lead Cook applicant will have experience in all areas of food service delivery. This position will cook and provide delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for campers and guests. This position will have experience with purchasing, food preparation, nutrition, sanitation, personnel management, customer service, and record keeping. The lead cook will work closely with all James 4-H staff while providing the highest level of food service, hospitality, and customer service to all Camp participants.

The James 4-H Outdoor Learning Center is a property of the University of Arizona and offers modern facilities that are clean and comfortable. Our 124-bed camp has modern heated cabins with restrooms and shower facilities easily accessible. We offer a spacious dining hall, patio, fire pit, and various activity areas for programming and a spacious lawn for play and learning. Additionally, the camp is surrounded by national forest which provides us with many additional educational spaces from forest to a perennial stream. The camp season is typically from April 15 – October 15 of each year.

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Duties & Responsibilities

A. Food Prep and Cooking

  • Plan, prepare and serve food that meets special dietary requirements of guests (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, allergy-free, etc.). 
  • Minimize food waste through menu planning and proper storage.  
  • Establish standard recipes that provide consistency regardless of who is cooking. 
  • Develop and implement new recipes, culinary techniques, and presentations as needed. 
  • Develop menus and purchase food within approved budget. 
  • Develop weekly/weekend menus that are simple and healthy.
  • Assist in the storage, preparation, serving, and cleaning responsibilities of the Food Service Operation.
  • Ensure high quality and appropriate quantity of meals and snacks.
  • Follow strict time scheduling for attendance and performance of duties.
  • Maintain appearance and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

B. Organization and Safety

  • Organize kitchen and storage for cleanliness, efficiency, and code compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation requirements in the kitchen, dining hall, and other food services area. 
  • Connect with guests to confirm satisfaction with food. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to properly monitor cooking times and maintain meal schedule.
  • Strong culinary knowledge and ability to maintain all standards of food safety.
  • Ability to maintain food quality consistency.
  • Flexible schedule and ability to fill in when needed.
  • Skill in working with special dietary needs and allergies.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related field  
  • Experience in cooking/dining services in a camp, retreat and/or conference center setting.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 10
Job FTE 0.025
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category University Operations
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay $22.77-28.46
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 6
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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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 .
Grade Range Minimum $47356
Grade Range Midpoint $59195
Grade Range Maximum $71034
Career Stream and Level M1
Job Family Culinary & Food Services
Job Function University Operations
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 4/12/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Margaret Carroll
[email protected]
Open Date 4/5/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

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