Food Service Worker 2

Schedule: This position offers a 40 hour work week. Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends

Pay: $16.73 / hr.

Job Type: Full Time

About Dining Services at the University of Georgia: Dining Services at the University of Georgia is dedicated to offering a wide variety of high-quality, nutritious dining options to the University of Georgia community. We pride ourselves on our award-winning programs, which feature both traditional and contemporary food options made with fresh, high quality ingredients. Our mission is to foster a sense of community and engagement through our dining programs, promoting sustainability, wellness, and cultural diversity. Our exceptional team of chefs, nutritionists, and hospitality professionals’ work together to create innovative dining experiences that cater to the needs and preferences of our diverse community. Join us and make a difference by contributing to a memorable and enjoyable UGA dining experience!

Position Summary

Join our team as a Food Service Worker 2 and play a vital role in supporting dining hall kitchen operations. This position entails a variety of responsibilities, including serving food, maintaining facility cleanliness, aiding in meal preparation, and collaborating closely with cooks and kitchen staff. You will demonstrate your knowledge of safe food handling practices in a team setting. Experience with meal preparation, food service equipment, and restaurant operations is encouraged. If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and committed to providing friendly service, seize this valuable opportunity to contribute to a positive dining experience. Apply now to join our team, make a difference, and take your food service skills to the next level!

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.

· Not only responsible for neatness and cleanliness in preparing, handling and serving food, but for serving patrons in a pleasant and courteous manner.

· Care and use of food service equipment including meat slicer, mixing machine, and steam cookers.

· Performs related work as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 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

· Ability to move loads up to 50 lbs., perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs., and perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder

· Possess hand and finger coordination, reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel

· Ability to work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors

· Ability to work long hours standing, and under conditions of high temperature

Why Work with Us? As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. We're committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

EEO Policy Statement - The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Come join our award-winning team and make a positive impact on the University of Georgia community! Apply now and start your journey with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.73 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17