Food Service Worker I

About the role

The University of Georgia is seeking a Food Service Worker I to join our team. This is manual work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or cash operations kitchens. Work involves responsibility for serving foods, cleaning facilities, and preparing serving line meals.

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. (30%)
• Responsible not only for neatness and cleanliness in preparing, handling, and serving food, but for serving patrons in a pleasant and courteous manner. (30%)
• Care and use of food service equipment including meat slicer, mixing machine, steam cookers, and beverage machines. (30%)
• Performs related work as assigned by management. (10%)

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Weekend work is required at this location.

Qualifications

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 50lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30lbs.
• Possess hand and finger coordination.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• 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

Contact Information

Contact Crista Bergmann at crista.bergmann@uga.edu for questions concerning this position or recruitment progression.

Posting Specific Questions

• 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?
• Are you available to work weekends?
• Are you available to work night shifts or weekends, if needed?
• How did you hear about this job opportunity?

Applicant Documents

• List of References with Contact Information
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter