Cook II

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S10889P
• Working Title:
  
  Cook II
• Department:
  Auxiliary Bolton
• Location:
  
  Athens Area, Athens, GA; weekend work required
• Posting Date: 10/21/2025
• Salary: $18.31 / hr
• Schedule:
  
  40‑hour work week; may include evenings and weekends
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia (UGA) is the state's flagship public university, serving more than 41,000 students across Athens, Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff.

Supervises and participates in the preparation of a large volume of meats, vegetables, and other foods. Consults with supervisor to determine best methods of preparation for individual food items, assists in menu planning, prepares special foods for banquets, and maintains overall appearance of prepared foods.

• Directs and maintains highest standards of safety and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Inspects refrigerators and cooks’ work to prevent food waste.
• Supervises and participates in cleaning of kitchen, storerooms, and refrigerators.
• Completes computerized production sheets, records total weight of foods prepared, and records time of menu run‑outs.
• 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 builds relationships with UGA Dining Service personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation on a large scale; knowledge of health hazards and precautionary measures.

• Experience with menu planning and kitchen staffing.

• Thorough knowledge of large‑scale food preparation methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety hazards and precautionary measures.
• Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and assign work to kitchen staff.
• Ability to keep accurate records of all foods used.
• Ability to work long hours standing.

• Move loads up to 50 lbs; unload and stock products.
• Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Repetitive wrist, arm, and shoulder motions; hand and finger coordination.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.

• Weekend work is required.
• Successful completion of a department‑sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire is required.
• For application status updates/interviews, call (706) 542‑1255.

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).