Food Service Worker I (Late Night)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is hiring for a food service position involving various duties including serving food, cleaning facilities, and assisting kitchen staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food handling practices. The role requires physical stamina and offers a 40-hour work week with shifts from 4:30 PM to 3:30 AM, including weekends. Benefits are included, and a commitment to cleanliness and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling in a team environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in varied environments (noisy, hot/cold).

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in cleaning, preparing, and serving foods.
• Maintain cleanliness in food handling and serving.
• Care for kitchen equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food handling practices

Food preparation methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment (meat slicer, mixing machine)

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

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

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.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Will work long hours standing.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in such tasks as cleaning/preparing/serving foods, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors.
• Responsible not only for neatness, and cleanliness in preparing, handling, and serving food, but 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.
• Performs related work as assigned by management.

Work Schedule

This position offers a 40-hour work week, within a 4-day schedule. Shifts can vary in time and days and will include weekends. Shift hours range between 4:30 PM and 3:30 AM.

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

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, 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]).