Marine Cook - Hourly/PT

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.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia's Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) founded in 1968 is a multidisciplinary research and training institution located on a 700-acre campus on Skidaway Island near Savannah. The Institute's primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow's scientists. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the 104-foot Research Vessel (R/V) Savannah. The R/V Savannah is owned and operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and Academic Research Fleet (ARF). Our campus is also a host to the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant facilities, the Shellfish Research Lab, and the Marine Education Center and Aquarium, as well as to NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

College/Unit/Department website: https://www.skio.uga.edu/about/uga-skidaway-institute-story/

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Part Time

Additional Schedule Information: Part-time, as needed position. Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time, varying as needed in support of research cruises aboard the Research Vessel.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 09/16/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/27/2026

Location of Vacancy: Savannah Area

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Classification Title: Cook II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .475

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: See list of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Position Summary: The Hourly/PT Fill-in Marine Cook position is a Marine Operations Worker responsible for meal planning and meal preparation on the oceanographic research vessel R/V Savannah, management of galley, stores and galley budget, and cleanliness of berthing spaces and heads. Position reports to the Captain of the vessel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Knowledge of USDA food safety, preparation, and storage techniques. Experience cooking for up to 24 people. Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time in moderate weather conditions.

Physical Demands: Lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds repeatedly throughout the day. Work in a variety of conditions at sea such as heavy weather, extreme heat/cold, and all forms of precipitation. Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time, varying as needed to operate the Research Vessel in support of research cruises. Driving as needed to perform job responsibilities. Must be willing to participate in a DOT drug testing program.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

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:

Plans and prepares up to 3 meals a day for up to 24 people (crew, technicians, students and scientific party) while at sea.

Percentage of time: 60

Duties/Responsibilities:

Spending within a given budget, procures, inventories and properly manages/rotates and stows all food and supplies for the galley.

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains cleanliness of galley, galley stores, mess areas, passageways, berthing spaces, heads/showers, linens.

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: Marine Superintendent John Bichy

Recruitment Contact Email: jbichy@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 912-598-2456