Food Service Worker - Camp Jekyll, -H

Posting Number: S13641P

Working Title: Food Service Worker - Camp Jekyll, 4-H

Department: CAES-Jekyll Island

Location of Vacancy: Camp Jekyll

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 05/21/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 06/09/2025

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This role involves manual and semi-skilled routine work in the performance of food service duties. Employees apply skills and knowledge acquired through experience. This work involves the preparation and service of food and the cleaning and sanitation of equipment and facilities. Duties include cooking and preparing food, safety and sanitation techniques involving methods of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food quality and presentation;

and for assuring that patrons are served in a pleasant and courteous manner. Assignments are received in the form of specific oral and written instructions and are reviewed by inspection and observation of results obtained. This position reports to the 4-H Dining Commons Manager.

• Plan and organize routine work details and ability to follow receiving and carrying out written and oral directions.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service.
• Understand, follow and adjust basic recipes.
• Some knowledge of hazards to health in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures.
• Some knowledge of the care and uses of food services equipment and kitchen utensils.
• Good communication skills that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible in hours worked.
• Learn HACCP and food safety plans and assist in monitoring for compliance.

Bend at the waist and knees, lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs., stand for prolonged periods of time, and work with arms and hands overhead. Work in and around heat of kitchen and appliances in use, and in cold coolers/freezers when storing and retrieving stock.

• Prepare and cook food of good and safe quality and appealing presentation. (50%)
• Serve food at the dining hall; set up serving lines and prepare individual trays; interact with customers from young children to adults. (35%)
• General dining hall clean-up work to include: washing dishes, pots, pans and equipment; sweeping, mopping, and removing trash; washing tables, chairs, and windows in the dining rooms. (15%)

Driving responsibility:
Yes

Position of Trust:
Yes

Direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care:
Yes

Security Access:
Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Richard Chewning II

Recruitment Contact Email: richrich

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