Chef

Tri Delta; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement & Life insurance

Job summary

Tri Delta is seeking a Chef for its Alpha Rho chapter at the University of Georgia. The role entails providing kitchen assistance, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen on-site in Athens, GA. Lunch is served 11am-2pm with additional breakfast/dinner support as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, culinary certification, and a focus on safety. Expect daytime hours, benefits, and a background check.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills.
• Possesses computer skills including web browsing, email, and Office products.
• Preferred ServSafe Certified.
• Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment and its employees.
• Oversee the stock of food and kitchen supplies; ensure meals are nutritionally balanced.
• Oversee lunch service from 11am to 2pm; assist with breakfast and dinner as needed.
• Collaborate with the house director to plan and manage the kitchen operations budget.

Skills

5+ years of related experience

English proficiency

Computer skills (email, Office)

Staff relations, customer service, and

Education

ServSafe Certified

Specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ALPHA RHO - ATHENS, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, The Alpha Rho chapter of Tri Delta at the University of Georgia is looking for a Chef who will provide assistance for our kitchen operations and the preparation of all meals provided at the chapter facility while maintaining and operating a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced chef who can take responsibility for lunch and assist with breakfast and dinner as needed. Lunch is served promptly at 11am with lunch service lasting until 2pm.

Status: Full-time, Hourly, & Seasonal

Location: On-site

Supervised by: House Director and Head Chef

Supervises: Cook, Assistant Cook, Kitchen Assistant(s)

Start: January 2027

Why work for Tri Delta?

• Excellent work environment and mission driven culture
• Daytime working hours to be confirmed with supervisor
• Typical schedule: 30-35 hours a week. Monday-Friday 8am-3pm with a midday break.
• Paid vacation & holidays - 40 hours per semester
• Benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, & vision), retirement, & life insurance
• Work only when the university is in session

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Kitchen Management

• Provide safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment and its employees
• Communicate, promote and oversee compliance with all local, state and federal large kitchen and food safety laws and procedures.
• Promptly notify the house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
• Oversee the stock of food and kitchen supplies
• Ensure that planned meals are nutritiously balanced and healthy, and accommodate residents or meal plan participants with food allergies or specific dietary requirements
• Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the house director
• Supervise all kitchen staff in the joint preparation of meals

Administrative/General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the house director to facilitate the planning and management of the operations budget for the kitchen
• Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director
• Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory
• Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of related experience
• Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience
• Possesses experience in large scale meal planning and kitchen management.
• Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills.
• Preferred ServSafe Certified
• Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Office products.
• Ability to speak and read English
• Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing on the tile floor for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools.
• Ability to model, teach, and promote Tri Delta’s employee values
• Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position.

Important Considerations

We do require successful completion of a background check and drug test. If this is a concern, please discuss it with the hiring team during your first interview.

Tri Delta does NOT use AI or algorithm based tools in our hiring process.

Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.