Temporary Food Service Worker - Burton 4-H Center

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,683 - 22,337; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Food Service Worker at Burton 4-H Center in Tybee Island, GA. The role involves serving meals, setting up serving lines, and helping with food preparation while ensuring a clean dining environment.

Hours vary with groups and activities; you will interact with customers of all ages and follow safety and food-handling procedures. Reports to the 4-H Dining Commons Manager.

Qualifications

• Plan and organize routine work details and follow written and oral directions.
• Reading, writing, and simple math.
• Follow a recipe.
• Good communication skills that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Operate commercial grade dishwasher, standard kitchen equipment, ovens, and stoves.
• Handle knives and other sharp items in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve food at the dining hall.
• Set up serving lines and prepare individual trays.
• Interact with customers from young children to adults.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the work area.
• Operate a commercial dishwasher.
• Clean chairs, tables, and service lines.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Clean windows, baseboards, blinds; walkways and walls of food service building.
• Assist cooks in preparing and cooking food.
• Assist with preparation of menu items.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Plan & organize

Reading & math

Follow recipes

Communication

Customer service

Dishwasher operation

Kitchen equipment

Knife safety

Job description

Working Title: Temporary Food Service Worker - Burton 4-H Center

Department: CAES-Burton 4-H Center

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Work hours will vary according to groups and activities on center.

Advertised Salary: $13.80 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 01/20/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island

EEO 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]).

Responsibilities

• Serve food at the dining hall
• Set up serving lines and prepare individual trays
• Interact with customers from young children to adults

Percentage of time: 35%

• Cleaning and sanitizing the work area
• Operate a commercial dishwasher
• Clean chairs, tables, and service lines
• Sweep and mop floors
• Clean windows, baseboards, blinds; walkways and walls of food service building

Percentage of time: 35%

• Assist cooks in preparing and cooking food
• Assist with preparation of menu items

Percentage of time: 20%

Other tasks as assigned.

Percentage of time: 10%

Position Summary

• Work involves routine food preparation, food service and cleaning the food service and eating areas.
• Employees work under direct supervision while involved in the preparation, serving and cleaning.
• Employee follows written and/or oral procedures and practices especially as related to safety and food safety.
• Employee implements procedures, methods, and activities developed by others.
• This position reports to the 4‑H Dining Commons Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Plan and organize routine work details and ability to follow receiving and carrying out written and oral directions.
• Reading, writing, and simple math.
• Follow a recipe.
• Good communication skills that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Operate commercial grade dishwasher, standard kitchen equipment, ovens, and stoves.
• Handle knives and other sharp items in a safe manner.

Physical Demands

• Bending at the waist and knees
• Lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time, and working with arms and hands overhead.
• Work in and around heat of kitchen and appliances in use, and in cold coolers/freezers when storing and retrieving stock.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

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

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