FOOD SERVICE WORKER I

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in dining hall operations. The role involves food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food safety practices. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various environments.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and food preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with cleaning and food prep.
• Ensure cleanliness in food handling and serving.
• Operate food service equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Safe food handling practices

Food preparation methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

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Position Information

Classification Title: Service/Maintenance Worker

FLSA: FTE 1.00

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 minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications & Position Summary: This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or kitchen operations. Responsibilities include serving foods, cleaning facilities, and preparing meals for serving lines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies: Knowledge of safe food handling practices, food preparation methods, and ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands: Ability to move loads up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive motions, reach, climb, crouch, and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals and fumes. Long hours standing may be required.

Additional Information: This position does not involve driving, financial resource control, security access, or direct care of children or patients. A credit check and background investigation are required, and may include a criminal background check and drug test.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with cleaning, vegetable prep, dishwashing, serving, and cleaning tasks.
2. Ensure cleanliness and neatness in food handling and serving, and serve patrons courteously.
3. Operate food service equipment such as meat slicers, mixers, steam cookers, and beverage machines.
4. Perform other work as assigned by management.

Contact Information:

Recruitment Contact: Tamala Foreman

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [Contact number not provided]

Application Questions:

• * Are you willing to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, bend, and squat frequently, work with hands above head, and work from ladders or raised surfaces?
  No Response
• * Are you available to work weekends?
  Yes / No
• * Are you available to work evenings until 11:30 pm?
  [Open-ended response]

Application Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter (optional)

Persons needing accommodations should contact University HR at [e-mail].

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.