Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Job ID: 293088
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs... [abbreviated for brevity, but include full if space]

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Dining Commons

Job Summary

The Prep Cook ensures preparation of excellent food and exceptional customer service within the dining facility; monitors sanitation practices to ensure employees follow standards and regulations; and offers support and direction to student and temporary employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using techniques such as cooking, roasting, baking, and the preparation of skillet meals. Participate in daily testing of foods. Complete preparation assignments for next day's menu
• Serve clients during daily operations, special events and work in other departments/locations as needed. Be visible to customers during service to assist with any questions, concerns, or requests
• Clean equipment and performs other sanitation duties on a daily basis and during operational down times
• Ensure compliance with menus, recipes, production schedules, and quality standards. Monitor staff and food levels throughout busy periods to maintain standards, food waste, and the proper amount of prepped foods are available to customers

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
One (1) year of work-related experience

Proposed Salary

$15.84 - $16.47 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Work with limited supervision
• Prepare food according to health and safety requirements

• Adhere to University policies and procedures...
• Knowledge of safe food handling technique and tools
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sauteing, broiling, frying, and grilling, seasoning methods and portion control
• Understand use of food service equipment

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service centered work ethic

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Application review may begin as early as December 15, 2025.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.