Food Service Worker I

Inside Higher Ed; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 18,851 - 26,849; Full time

Job summary

A leading public university in Athens is seeking a Food Service Worker I to perform various food service duties. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, serving patrons, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food handling methods. This full-time position requires physical activity and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation methods.
• Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and preparing food.
• Serve food and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate food service equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food handling methods

Knowledge of food preparation methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff.

Posting Details

Posting Number: S13791P
Working Title: Food Service Worker I
Department: Auxiliary Oglethorpe
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Status: Full Time
Schedule: 40 hour work week; hours may vary and include evenings and weekends.
Salary: $16.587 / hr
Posting Date: 10/07/2025
Proposed Starting Date: 10/28/2025
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, veteran status or other protected status.

Position Summary

This is manual and semi‑skilled work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or cash operations kitchens. Work involves responsibility for serving foods, cleaning facilities, and preparing serving line meals.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of safe food handling methods and practices in a team environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods.

Physical Demands

• Move loads up to 50 lbs; unload and stock products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Perform repetitive wrist, arm, and shoulder motion and possess hand and finger coordination.
• 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/Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and other kitchen personnel in cleaning and paring vegetables, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors.
• Responsible for neatness and cleanliness in preparing, handling, and serving food, and for serving patrons in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Care and use of food service equipment including meat slicer, mixing machine, steam cookers, and beverage machines.
• Perform related work as assigned by management.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Gregg Hudson
Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]