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 Service/Maintenance Worker for a partial-year, full-time position. The role encompasses a variety of food service duties, including serving food, cleaning facilities, and assisting kitchen personnel. Ideal candidates will possess safe food handling knowledge and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Benefits eligible

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling methods.
• Experience in food service duties.
• Ability to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and cleaning dining hall facilities.
• Cleaning and preparing food items.
• Operating food service equipment.

Skills

Safe food handling

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

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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 (*).

• * 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
• Are you available to work weekends?
• Yes
• No
• Are you available to work evenings until 11:30pm?
  

(Open Ended Question)

• * Please list all food service experience / types of tasks performed (in paid and non-paid positions):
  
  

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• List of References with Contact Information
  
  

Optional Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ([e-mail]).

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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