"Cook I"

Job Details

Posting Number: S14071P

Working Title: Cook I

Department: Auxiliary Village Summit

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: dining.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

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

Advertised Salary: $17.523077 / hr

Posting Date: 08/28/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/16/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants: Weekend work is required at this location. For application status updates/inquiries, call (706) 542-7763.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Cook I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Position Summary: Skilled cooking work in the preparation of foods for a cafeteria. Work involves the general preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, or the specialized preparations of meats and vegetables. Work involves responsibility of neatness and cleanliness in preparing food, and for adherence to prescribed schedules. Works under the supervision of a Cook 2 or Chef.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation on a large scale.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation. Ability to read and write and perform basic math skills.
• Successful completion of a department sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands:

• Move loads up to 50lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• Push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30lbs.
• Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares a wide variety of meats, fowl, fish, and vegetables for lunch and dinner.
• Prepares dishes including eggs, bacon, hot cereal, stews, soufflés, and similar courses.

Percentage of time: 40

• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves.

Percentage of time: 40

• Supervises and participates in the work of cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, and storerooms.
• Instructs and leads workers assisting in the preparation of food.
• Complete computerized production sheets in a neat and timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned by management.

Percentage of time: 20

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Crista Bergmann

Recruitment Contact Email: crista.bergmann@uga.edu