Performance Cook for Georgia Football
University of Georgia
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Job summary
University of Georgia seeks a Performance Cook for Georgia Football to support culinary nutrition programs for the football team. You will assist the Head Performance Chef and other cooks in preparing meals tailored to fueling needs, body composition goals, and athlete preferences, while handling inventory and sanitation.
The role emphasizes knowledge of nutrition for sport, food safety, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends in a high-demand athletic facility.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules, nutrition principles for sport, and food safety codes.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with athletes and staff.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals for football student-athletes addressing fueling and dietary needs.
- Receive goods, execute menus, and manage inventory with sanitation standards.
- Support meal facility operations and assist the head/performance chefs as needed.
- Maintain kitchen safety, proper storage, and correct food handling procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Posting Number
S16027P
Performance Cook for Georgia Football
Athletics-Football Nutrition
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
External
TRS
Employee
Benefits Eligible
Full Time
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include early mornings, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
$45,000 - $48,500
11/05/2026
Yes
11/30/2026
Athens Area
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 hrweb@uga.edu.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Cook II
Non-Exempt
1.00
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
The Performance Cook for Georgia Football will assist the Head Performance Chef, Performance Sous Chef, and other Performance Chefs in executing the culinary nutrition program for the Georgia football team. The individual will be responsible for preparing complex foods for football student-athletes based on established menus. Using a variety of cooking skills and methods, should have the ability to customize meals based on fueling needs, body composition goals, food allergies, and athletes' preferences. Performance Cook will be responsible for receiving goods, menu execution, and ensuring culinary & sanitizing inventory. The employee will need to be knowledgeable in culinary terms, knife skills, and basic cooking techniques.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, policies, and services.
- Knowledge of nutritional principles as they relate to sport and athletic performance.
- Knowledge of Health and Food Safety Codes for food preparation, storage, and serving.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with athletes, staff, and coaches.
- Lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Working in outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
- Move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
- Work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Driving as needed to complete job related tasks.
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Yes
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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.
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.
- Serve as a performance cook in the football meal facility which includes pre and post fueling for practice, lift, and games.
- Using a variety of cooking methods and kitchen skills, prepare meals that address football student-athlete body composition, dietary needs, and fueling requirements.
- Ensure food safety for all menus including but not limited to food allergies, expiration dates, temperature control, etc.
Percentage of time: 60
- Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for the preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards.
- Ensure proper storage of food & cleaning products.
- Responsible for the thorough cleaning and upkeep of all cookware, dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, kitchen and dining area including all countertops and equipment.
Percentage of time: 30
Percentage of time: 10
Amy Thomas
amy.thomas@uga.edu
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