Food Service Worker I

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 established 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: $16.923077 / hr (as of 7/1/26)

Posting Date: 08/31/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: For application status updates or inquiries call (706) 542-7763.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Classification Title: Service/Maintenance Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary: This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or cash operations kitchens. Work involves responsibility for serving foods, cleaning facilities, and in preparing serving line meals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• 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 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with 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

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists 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%)

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name: Gregg Hudson

Recruitment Contact Email: gregg3g@uga.edu