Cook I - Burge Market Place

University Housing & Dining is seeking Cook I position to join the team at Burge Marketplace.  Under direct supervision, these positions will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and instructions as needed. Will also perform other related preparation and sanitization duties as required.

University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students.  Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources.  When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors.  Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.

Shift for this opening:

•  Shift is predominantly 12:30pm - 9:00pm or 12:00pm - 8:30pm. May occasionally work 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Some Cook I openings within University Dining may require working rotating weekend shifts.

About the Division of Student Life: 

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One year work experience in a customer service role.
• One year cooking experience in an operation required to have and maintain a food service license.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
• Ability to take the ServSafe course and successfully pass the ServSafe test requirements within one year of hire.
• Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence, and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.  Previous experience is highly desired.

Application Details: 

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Sweere at [email protected]. Openings will be posted for 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Job Details
Primary Location: Iowa City
Job: Campus Services
Organization: Student Life
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026, 1:07:45 PM