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Yavapai College

SE, Time Line Cook/Prep Cook ST/WS 9695-97

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$34,751 / year median in Arizona

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Job Description

SE, Time Line Cook/Prep Cook
ST/WS 9695-97
Salary $16.00 - $1,600.00 Hourly Location Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ Job Type Student Worker Job Number 2026-00193 Department Food Service Opening Date 07/30/2026 Description Benefits Questions Description of Position We are looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to Yavapai College Cafe specifications. The Line Cook will be responsible for setting up the prep station, stocking inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. Candidates must possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
  • Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
  • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
  • Answer, report and follow all operational instructions
  • Clean up station and kitchen daily
  • Stock inventory appropriately
  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Minimum Expectations & Requirements All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form.
Work with a diverse student population Exhibit patience and a positive attitude in an academic learning environment Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally.
Preferred Skills & Abilities Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
  • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
  • Familiar with industry's best practices Essential Functions The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired.
This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need. This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description. Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows: Prescott Campus 1100 E Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Verde Valley Campus 601 Black Hills Drive Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) 220 Ruger Road Prescott, AZ 86301 Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science 2275 Old Home Manor Drive Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Prescott Valley Campus 6955 Panther Path Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Sedona Center 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Yavapai College offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package:
Other Insurance Coverage:
Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
Unemployment Compensation:
Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
Direct Deposit:
Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s).
Additional Benefits and Services:
Local community discounts to faculty and staff, mail and notary service. 01 Office of the Registrar - Confidentiality Requirement for
Student Employees:
I understand the confidential nature of working in a job on campus. I agree not to access information that I have not been authorized to use in performing my job duties. I will not disclose any confidential information other than as authorized to perform my job duties. Failure to comply will mean immediate dismissal from my job. Yes No Required Question Employer Yavapai College Address 1100 E. Sheldon Street Prescott, Arizona, 86301 Website http://www.yc.edu/hr