Food Service Worker - Camp Jekyll, 4-H

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution seeks a Food Service Worker for its Camp Jekyll facility. This role involves preparing and serving food while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for customers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and good communication skills, with a strong emphasis on customer service. This position requires physical stamina due to the demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience with cooking and preparing food.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food of good and safe quality.
• Serve food and interact with customers.
• Perform general clean-up work in the dining hall.

Skills

Food preparation and service

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food services equipment

Job description

Food Service Worker - Camp Jekyll, 4-H

Department: CAES-Jekyll Island
Location: Camp Jekyll

Job Summary

This role involves manual and semi‑skilled routine work in the performance of food service duties. Employees apply skills and knowledge that are acquired through experience. This work involves the preparation and service of food and the cleaning and sanitation of equipment and facilities. Duties include cooking and preparing food, safety and sanitation techniques involving methods of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food quality and presentation; and for assuring that patrons are served in a pleasant and courteous manner. Assignments are received in the form of specific oral and written instructions and are reviewed by inspection and observation of results obtained. This position reports to the 4‑H Dining Commons Manager.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plan and organize routine work details and ability to follow receiving and carrying out written and oral directions.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service.
• Understand, follow and adjust basic recipes.
• Some knowledge of hazards to health in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures.
• Some knowledge of the care and uses of food services equipment and kitchen utensils.
• Good communication skills that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible in hours worked.
• Learn HACCP and food safety plans and assist in monitoring for compliance.

Physical Demands

Bend at the waist and knees, lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs., stand for prolonged periods of time, and work with arms and hands overhead. Work in and around heat of kitchen and appliances in use, and in cold coolers/freezers when storing and retrieving stock.

Additional Requirements

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes.
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes.
Does this position have Security Access? Yes.

EEO 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]).