Campus Kitchen Cook I — Partial-Year Role

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,911 - 28,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Cook I for its Dining Commons. The role involves preparing a variety of foods, supervising kitchen staff, and operating standard cooking equipment. A high school diploma is required along with knowledge of food preparation methods and health hazards in food safety. The position offers a salary of $17.52 per hour with full benefits and has a scheduled start date following the closing date of 05/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in large-scale food preparation.
• Successful completion of a department-sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a wide variety of meats, fowl, fish, and vegetables for lunch and dinner.
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves.
• Supervises and participates in cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, and storerooms.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of health hazards

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Cook I for its Dining Commons. The role involves preparing a variety of foods, supervising kitchen staff, and operating standard cooking equipment. A high school diploma is required along with knowledge of food preparation methods and health hazards in food safety. The position offers a salary of $17.52 per hour with full benefits and has a scheduled start date following the closing date of 05/26/2026.