FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (Partial Year)

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 18,851 - 26,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Food Service Worker I for a full-time, benefits-eligible position supporting kitchen operations. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation and serving, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and utilizing food service equipment. Applicants must have a high school diploma and are required to complete food safety training within six months. Experience in food service or kitchen operations is preferred. The position involves physical demands including lifting and working in various environments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a department-sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire is required.
• Experience in food service or kitchen operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and other kitchen personnel in the preparation and serving of foods.
• Maintain cleanliness in preparing, handling, and serving food.
• Use food service equipment properly and safely.
• Perform related work as assigned by management.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food handling practices

Knowledge of food preparation methods

Physical ability to move loads up to 50 lbs

Hand and finger coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (Partial Year)

Position Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may include evening and weekend work as needed

Salary: $16.587 / hr (as of 7/1/25)

Position Summary

This is a benefits eligible, partial year position (9-11 months of the year).

Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in cleaning/preparing/serving foods, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors.
• Maintaining cleanliness and neatness in preparing, handling and serving food, and 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.
• Performing related work as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a department sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service or kitchen operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices in a team environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Physical ability to move loads up to 50 lbs, handle repetitive motion, reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, kneel, and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

Move loads up to 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products; perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs; repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder; hand and finger coordination; reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, kneel; work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors; long hours standing.

Other Information

FLSA: Non-exempt

Location: 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, 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]).

Contact Information

• Name: Shelly Orozco-Marrs
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents: List of References with Contact Information
• Optional Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter