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 established School of Medicine.
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/2026
Posting Date: 07/23/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EOO 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).
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Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook meals as directed from Head Chef
Assist in food preparation, plating and serving during training sessions, team meals and events
Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area
Percentage of time: 30
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist with set-up and breakdown Bones Dining Hall
Percentage of time: 20
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support game-day and weekend meal service as needed
Percentage of time: 10
Classification Title: Temporary Hourly Professional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: .725
Position Summary: This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a variety of food service duties. Work involves responsibility for preparing and serving foods, cleaning facilities.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Some experience in kitchen work.
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. Involves long hours standing.
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
Is driving a requirement 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
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.
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: n/A
Recruitment Contact Email: n/a
