Cook II

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:

Posting Number: S14339P

Working Title:

Cook II

Department:
Auxiliary Oglethorpe

College/Unit/Department Website: dining.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:
This position offers a 40 hour work week. Hours and schedule may vary and will include evenings and weekends.

Advertised Salary: $18.307692 / hr

Posting Date: 11/04/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 01/05/2026

Special Instructions To Applicants:
For application status updates/inquiries, call .

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EEO Policy 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).

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Classification

Title:

Cook III

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Supervises and participates in the work of preparing a large volume of meats, vegetables, and other foods. Consults with supervisor to determine best methods of preparation for individual food items. Assists in planning menus and devising means of using leftover foods. Prepares special foods for banquets and other occasions. Gives special attention to overall appearance of food prepared. Directs and maintains highest standards of safety & 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 including:
Reading production sheet carefully before starting each meal;
Recording on computer production sheet total weight of foods prepared; and Recording the time of menu run-outs on production sheets. Assists in training new employees. Cooperates in establishing good relationships with all UGA Food Service personnel. Operates standard cooking equipment such as:
Mixing machine, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, & stoves. Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods & equipment used in food preparation on large scale. Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation & service & knowledge of precautionary measures. Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes. Ability to plan, lay out & assign work to a staff of skilled and unskilled kitchen workers in a manner conductive to full performance & high moral.

Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.

long hours standing

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No

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?:
Yes

Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To…