Cook - ABAC Dining Hall

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is seeking entry-level Cook positions, ideal for individuals with food service experience. Candidates will be responsible for preparing meals, ensuring kitchen safety, and adhering to strict production standards.

The role requires a GED or High School Diploma, with preferences for serve-safe certification and knowledge of commercial cooking equipment. Strong communication and professional conduct are essential in this environment.

Qualifications

• Must be serve-safe certified.
• Must demonstrate ability to follow recipes.
• Previous experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute meals for various dining styles.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Record waste data accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of time-temperature abuse prevention

Safe knife handling

Effective communication skills

Empathy towards staff

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial cooking equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Cook 1- entry level (prior experience and training preferred)

Cook 2- (3 plus years experience preferred)

Available positions are either 19 hour(s) per week non‑benefitted, 29 hour(s) per week partially benefitted, or 40 hour(s) per week fully benefitted. The majority of the positions available are 10‑month.

Training will be provided on the job.

Health Safety Requirements

• We prefer all cooks to be serve‑safe certified and possess the ability to display the following qualifications:
• Must be knowledgeable about various types of time‑temperature abuse and how to prevent it.
• Must be knowledgeable about various types of personal protective equipment commonly used in commercial kitchens.
• Must possess the ability to demonstrate safe knife handling.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics.
• Must contribute to a clean, safe, and healthy working environment.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning proper cooking temperatures of all food products.

Technical Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable about standard volume measurements and possess the ability to convert between units.
• Must demonstrate ability to follow and convert recipes.
• Must be knowledgeable of various types of commercial cooking equipment including but not limited to steam‑jacketed kettles, Tilt Skillets, Convection ovens, Deep Fryers, Flat‑top Grills, Steamers, Steam Tables, Gas Ranges and Roast‑and‑hold ovens.
• Must be able to organize and execute food services for short‑order, banquet, and cafeteria‑style dining.

Fiscal Requirements

• Must ensure strict adherence to all pre‑organized recipes, production lists, and menus.
• Must accurately record usage, overage and waste data on appropriate sheets or electronic devices.
• Must make managers aware of any recurring waste and contribute ideas to correct waste issues.

Behavioral Requirements

• Must always conduct him or herself in an outwardly professional manner paying strict observance to company behavioral standards.
• Must communicate to all internal/external customers with a respectful tone and manner that contributes to an environment of trust and safety.
• Must display the ability to be empathetic to staff members when things do not go as planned.
• Must display the ability to positively coach staff on areas that they are struggling with.
• Must display calm, quick, and accurate reactions to common foodservice problems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours depending on the time of events or deliveries including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand at length for multiple hours at a time without sitting.
• Must be able to correctly lift 50 lbs. at a time unassisted.
• Must be able to endure intermittent working temperatures range from 20 degrees below freezing to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

Educational Requirements

GED or High School Diploma required. Any prior work experience, especially pertaining to the food service industry, is preferred and should be listed on your resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies.