Student Assistant – Retail Dining Locations

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in the Athens area is seeking a Student Assistant – Retail Dining Locations to support kitchen and dining operations, assist with serving and cash handling, and maintain cleanliness.

This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling and customer service, with duties including food preparation support, serving patrons, and performing related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some food experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in such tasks as cleaning and paring vegetables, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors. Responsible for neatness, cleanliness 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. (40%)
• Receives cash or meal ticket receipts in payment of bills, purchases, admission to events or other services. (40%)
• Performs other duties as assigned by management including related duties incidental to the work described herein. (20%)

Job description

Posting Number: G/R02190P

Working Title: Student Assistant – Retail Dining Locations

Department: Auxiliary Dining Retail Ops

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $12.50 / hr

Anticipated Start Date: 08/04/2025

Posting Date: 04/22/2019

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Contact: Recruitment Contact Name: Auxiliary HR, Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in such tasks as cleaning and paring vegetables, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors. Responsible for neatness, cleanliness 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. (40%)
• Receives cash or meal ticket receipts in payment of bills, purchases, admission to events or other services. (40%)
• Performs other duties as assigned by management including related duties incidental to the work described herein. (20%)

Position Summary

This is general work preparing and serving food as well as clerical work requiring processing financial transactions and handling cash and payment cards. Rapid and accurate completion of transactions necessary to receiving and disbursing cash. Emphasis is placed on accuracy in handling cash as well as preparation and serving food. Accuracy of work is verified through the comparison of cash with receipt stubs, cash register receipts, or other controls. Work is performed according to established and well defined procedures. Duties include maintaining high standards of cleanliness and for assuring that patrons are served in a pleasant and courteous manner. Assignments are received in the form of specific oral and written instructions and are reviewed by inspection and observation of results obtained.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Some food experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Perform physical activity; 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; reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors. Work long hours standing. Handle all types of foods.

Trust and Security

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

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 UGA Background Check website.

Equal Opportunity 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]).