Food Service Worker (Part-Time Only)

This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or cash operations kitchens and retail locations. Work involves responsibility for preparing and serving foods, cleaning facilities, and providing customer service.

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R29833P

Working Title: Food Service Worker (Part-Time Only)

Department: Auxiliary Dining Admin

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

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $14.00 / hr (effective 07/01/2025)

Anticipated Start Date: 07/29/2025

Posting Date: 06/05/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in such tasks as washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors. (45% of time)
• Responsible not only 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, steam cookers and beverage machines. (45% of time)
• Performs related work as assigned by management. (10% of time)

Classification Title: Temporary Service/Maintenance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.49

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Some experience in kitchen work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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. Involves long hours standing.