FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (Partial Year)

Utah State Extension; Athens (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a full-time Service/Maintenance Worker for their dining services in Athens. The role includes food preparation, customer service, and kitchen maintenance tasks, requiring knowledge of food safety and teamwork. Applicants should be able to work evenings and weekends and hold a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environments.
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions and cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Care for food service equipment.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Job description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.
Advertised Salary $16.346154 / hr (as of 7/1/24) Posting Date 06/08/2023 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/10/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants
For application status updates/inquiries, call [phone].

FLSA : Non-exempt
Location of Vacancy Athens Area 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, 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]).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Worker FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires are 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.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is a benefits eligible, partial year position 9-11 months of each year. The selected candidate will be expected to sign a partial year agreement. Employees returning to work from designated partial-year leave periods are continued in the same position with no break in service and no change in the original hire date.


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 in preparing serving line meals.
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; will reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors. Will work long hours standing.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

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.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible not only for neatness, and cleanliness in preparing, handling, and serving food, but for serving patrons in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Care and use of food service equipment including meat slicer, mixing machine, steam cookers and beverage machines.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Performs related work as assigned by management.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Tamala Foreman Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you willing to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, bend, and squat frequently, work with hands above head, and work from an standard and/or extended ladder or other raised surface throughout your shift?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes
2. * Are you available to work weekends?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you available to work evenings until 11:30pm?
   (Open Ended Question)
4. * Please list all food service experience / types of tasks performed (in paid and non-paid positions):
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter