Cook I - Rock Eagle

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Rock Eagle 4-H Center invites applications for a Cook I to join our dining operations. This role focuses on large-volume food preparation for lunch, dinner, and breakfast services with independent work on menus and schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and show strong knowledge of food safety, menu planning, and supervising kitchen staff. The job is on-site with standard kitchen duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in large-volume cooking is required.
• Ability to prep a variety of meats, vegetables and breakfast dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, fowl, fish and vegetables for lunch and dinner, plus breakfast dishes.
• Operate standard cooking equipment such as ovens, mixers, steamers and stoves.
• Supervise and participate in kitchen cleaning and storeroom upkeep; supervise assisting workers.
• Perform related work as necessary.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Food safety procedures

Menu planning

Supervise kitchen staff

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixing machines

Steam cookers

Stoves

Refrigerators

Job description

Cook I – Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Position Summary

This is skilled cooking work in preparing foods for a dining hall and event spaces, requiring experience in large-volume cooking. Work may involve either the general preparation or cooking of a variety of foods or the specialized preparation of meats or vegetables. Work involves responsibility for neatness and cleanliness in preparing food and for adherence to prescribed schedules. Assignments are received verbally and from prepared menus, but employees exercise independence in the actual food preparation and working processes. General supervision is received from a superior who checks the work by observation of the results obtained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of meats, fowl, fish, and vegetables for lunch and dinner; prepare breakfast dishes including eggs, bacon, and hot cereal; prepare stews, soufflés, and similar courses. (75%)
• Operate standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves. (10%)
• Supervise and participate in the work of cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, and storerooms; instruct and supervise workers assisting in the preparation of food. (10%)
• Perform related work as necessary. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in the preparation of food on a large scale.
• Considerable knowledge of food safety procedures, dietary allergens, special diets, and workplace/kitchen safety measures.
• Some knowledge of food values and menu planning.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions concerning food preparation and service.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of food service workers.
• Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and to use kitchen and cooking utensils for large-scale food preparation.

Physical Demands

Work long hours walking and standing while working in a commercial kitchen.

Other Job Details

• Driving responsibility: No
• Position of Trust: Yes
• Financial control: No
• P-Card required: No
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: Yes
• Security access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).