FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (Partial Year)

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

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Food Service Worker I for a partial year role. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in dining settings. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of food safety training within 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in food preparation, serving, cleaning, and washing dishes.
• Ensuring cleanliness and courteous service.
• Handling food service equipment.

Skills

Food Handling Practices

Food Preparation Methods

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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This position offers benefits and is a partial year role (9-11 months), from August 1st to May 10th annually. The selected candidate will sign a partial year agreement, with continued employment during designated leave periods without a break in service or change in hire date.

Position Overview: This is manual and semi-skilled work involving food service duties such as serving foods, cleaning facilities, and preparing serving line meals in dining hall or kitchen settings.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Contact HR for evaluation of other qualifications in lieu of minimums.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a department-sponsored food safety training within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of safe food handling practices, food preparation methods, and ability to work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals and cleaning equipment. Physical ability to move loads up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive motions, and work long hours standing.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in food preparation, serving, cleaning, and washing dishes (30%)
• Ensuring cleanliness and courteous service (30%)
• Handling food service equipment (30%)
• Performing related tasks as assigned (10%)

Additional Requirements: No driving, trust, financial control, or security access responsibilities. Background checks and possible drug testing are required.

Contact Information: Shelly Orozco-Marrs, [e-mail]

Application Questions: Willingness to walk, climb stairs, work weekends/evenings, and food service experience are assessed via specific questions.

Required Documents: List of references. Optional: Resume and cover letter. Contact HR for accommodations.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.