Dining Hall Food Prep & Service Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a food service worker to perform routine dining hall tasks under the supervision of the 4‑H Dining Commons Manager. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting food, serving customers, and maintaining sanitation and cleanliness in the dining area.

The role requires knowledge of basic recipes, food safety, and equipment use, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours to meet dining needs.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or education in lieu of the required minimum qualifications may be evaluated by Human Resources.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food of good and safe quality and appealing presentation (50%).
• Serve food at the dining hall; set up serving lines and trays; interact with customers from young children to adults (35%).
• General dining hall clean-up: washing dishes, pots, pans, equipment; sweeping, mopping, and removing trash; washing tables, chairs, and windows (15%).

Skills

Plan and organize routine work

Food preparation

Follow recipes

HACCP and sanitation

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment handling

Customer service

Flexible hours

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a food service worker to perform routine dining hall tasks under the supervision of the 4‑H Dining Commons Manager. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting food, serving customers, and maintaining sanitation and cleanliness in the dining area.

The role requires knowledge of basic recipes, food safety, and equipment use, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours to meet dining needs.