Sous Chef

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S14628P
• Working Title:
  
  Sous Chef
• Department:
  Auxiliary West Campus Dining
• About the University of Georgia:
  Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, 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.
• About the College/Unit/Department:
• 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
• Work Schedule:
• Additional Schedule Information:
  This position offers a 40 hour work week. This is a 7-day-operations unit. Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.
• Advertised Salary: $18.269231 - $19.469999 / hr;
  Commensurate with Experience
• Posting Date: 01/22/2026
• Open until filled:
  Yes
• Closing Date:
• Proposed Starting Date: 04/18/2026
• Special Instructions to Applicants:
  If selected for interview, you will be expected to perform a culinary demonstration. This posting will be used to recruit and fill two new Sous Chef positions for the new dining location.
• 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).
• USG Core Values Statement:
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• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Sous Chef III
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Position Summary:
  
  This position will be a highly skilled food preparation worker who will assist the chef in the preparation of a wide variety of meats, fish, starches, casseroles, breads, vegetables and desserts. Knowledge and skills in food quality, food safety and food preparation will be needed. A person in this position will work with very limited supervision and may lead other employees to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to manage and coordinate the food production for a large volume dining hall operation.
• A basic knowledge of PC s and/or food production software.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of safe food handling in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the methods of practice of food preparation.
• Ability to adapt standard recipes as requested by variations in quantities requested.

• 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
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors
• Work long hours standing

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
• 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? Yes

• 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…