Cook II

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a kitchen supervisor for large-scale food preparation and banquet support. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accuracy in production and record-keeping, with leadership of a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities include planning menus, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring high-quality meals while maintaining efficiency. Strong experience in large-volume cooking and adherence to recipes is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.
• Ability to plan, lay out and assign work to a staff of kitchen workers.
• Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.
• Able to work long hours standing.

Responsibilities

• Directs and maintains highest standards of safety and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Inspects refrigerators and the work of other cooks to prevent food waste.
• Supervises and participates in cleaning of kitchen, storeroom, and refrigerators.
• Completes production sheets, reading sheets before starting each meal and recording weights.
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixers, steam cookers, ovens, and stoves.
• Assists in training of new employees.
• Cooperates with UGA Dining Service personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Large-scale food prep

Sanitation knowledge

Menu planning

Record keeping

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Supervises and participates in the work of preparing a large volume of meats, vegetables, and other foods. Consults with supervisor to determine best methods of preparation for individual food items. Assists in planning menus and devising means of using leftover foods. Prepares special foods for banquets and other occasions. Gives special attention to overall appearance of food prepared.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods & equipment used in food preparation on a large scale.
• Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation & service & knowledge of precautionary measures.
• Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.
• Ability to plan, lay out and assign work to a staff of skilled and unskilled kitchen workers in a manner conductive to full performance and high moral.
• Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.
• Ability to work long hours standing.

Physical Demands

• Move loads up to 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination.
• Be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and maintains highest standards of safety and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Inspects refrigerators and the work of other cooks to prevent food waste.
• Supervises and participates in the cleaning of kitchen, storeroom, and refrigerators.
• Completes computerized production sheets including reading production sheet carefully before starting each meal, recording on computer production sheet total weight of foods prepared, and recording the time of menu run-outs on production sheets.
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machine, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves.
• Assists in training of new employees.
• Cooperates in establishing good relationships with all UGA Dining Service personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

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]).