Cook I - Evenings

Job Title Cook II

Department Auxiliary West Campus Dining

Posting Number S14793P

Position Summary Supervises and participates in preparing large volumes of meats, vegetables, and other foods. Consults with supervisor to determine best preparation methods, assists in menu planning, devises means of using leftover foods, prepares special foods for banquets and other occasions, and gives special attention to overall appearance of food prepared.

Responsibilities

Directs and maintains highest standards of safety and sanitation in assigned areas.

Inspects refrigerators and the work of other cooks to prevent food waste.

Supervises and participates in the cleaning of kitchen, storeroom, and refrigerators.

Completes computerized production sheets, includes reading production sheet carefully before starting each meal, recording total weight of foods prepared, and recording time of menu run‐outs on production sheets.

Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machine, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves.

Assists in training of new employees and cooperates in establishing good relationships with all UGA Dining Service personnel.

Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in large‑scale food preparation.

Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and knowledge of precautionary measures.

Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.

Ability to plan, lay out and assign work to a staff of skilled and unskilled kitchen workers in a manner that promotes full performance and high morale.

Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.

Ability to work long hours standing.

Physical Demands

Move loads up to 50 lbs, unload and stock products.

Perform push‑pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.

Engage in repetitive wrist, arm, and shoulder motion, with hand and finger coordination.

Be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.

Work in noisy, hot or cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.

Work long hours standing.

Salary $18.31 per hour

Schedule 40‑hour work week. Hours may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Location Athens Area

Benefits Benefits eligible. Retirement plan: TRS.

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