Job Details

Posting Number: S14793P

Working Title: Cook II

Department: Auxiliary West Campus Dining

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 will include evenings and weekends.

Advertised Salary: $18.307692 / hr

Posting Date: 2026-03-02

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-05-26

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a position in the new Dining Commons and position is not anticipated to start until mid-May (at earliest).

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Cook III

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Position Summary: Supervises and participates in the work of preparing a large volume of meats, vegetables, and other foods. Consults with supervisor to determine best methods of preparation for individual food items. Assists in planning menus and devising means of using leftover foods. Prepares special foods for banquets and other occasions. Gives special attention to overall appearance of food prepared.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods & equipment used in food preparation on a large scale.
• Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation & service & knowledge of precautionary measures.
• Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.
• Ability to plan, lay out and assign work to a staff of skilled and unskilled kitchen workers in a manner conductive to full performance and high moral.
• Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.
• Ability to work long hours standing.

Physical Demands:

• Move loads up to 50lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30lbs.
• Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination.
• Be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.