Cook

University of Arkansas System

. Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and completing other food preparation .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBatesville • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food preparation, cooking methods, and sanitation standards while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a collaborative team environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ServSafe CertificationFood Preparation KnowledgeKnife SkillsTime ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationCooking MethodsSanitation RequirementsRecipe FollowingFood Safety GuidelinesEquipment OperationOrder TakingGrillingIngredient PreparationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

TeamworkAdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Food Preparation EquipmentCooking Utensils

Certifications & Qualifications

ServSafe Certification

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceSanitation StandardsCampus EventsFood SafetyMeal Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and completing other food preparation
Grill and cook items according to recipes and orders
Take orders and serve food efficiently
Ensure customer satisfaction
Keep the grill and prep areas clean, sanitary, organized, and stocked
Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and food safety guidelines
Coordinate with the rest of the team to provide timely, high-quality meal production
Adhere to the campus name badge policy and treat visitors as guests
Review institutional communications and participate in campus events
Support a collaborative, positive workplace environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

ServSafe Certification or the ability to gain within 3 months
Understand and follow recipes and oral instructions
Operate food preparation equipment and utensils
Read, write, and follow instructions
Knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods
Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility
Knife skills
Time management
Strong communication—oral, written, and interpersonal—with diverse audiences
Attention to detail
Ability to learn cooking methods
Ability to work as a team
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
Ability to adapt to changing environments
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Criminal background check and sex offender registry check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Equal opportunity employment
Supportive learning environment
Background check conducted confidentially and non-discriminatorily