Cook

Position Summary

Skilled cooking work in the preparation of foods for a Dining Commons. Work involves the general preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, or the specialized preparations of meats and vegetables. Work involves responsibility of neatness and cleanliness in preparing food, and for adherence to prescribed schedules. Works under the supervision of a Cook 2 or Chef.

• Prepares a wide variety of meats, fowl, fish & vegetables for lunch and dinner.
• Prepare dishes including eggs, bacon, hot cereal, stews, soufflés, and similar courses.
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, and stoves.
• Supervises and participates in the work of cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, and storerooms.
• Instructs and leads workers assisting in the preparation of food.
• Completes computerized production sheets in a neat and timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned by management.

• Move loads up to 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation on a large scale.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation.
• Ability to read and write and perform basic math skills.
• Successful completion of a department-sponsored food safety training program within 6 months of hire.

• Posting Number: S13796P
• Working Title: Cook I
• Department: Auxiliary Snelling
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Service/Maintenance Worker
• Posting Date: 06/30/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 07/29/2025
• Salary: $17.523077 / hr
• Hours: 40 hours per week. Hours and schedule may vary and include evening and weekend work as needed.
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Retirement Plan: TRS
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Employment Type: Employee
• FTE: 1.00
• Location: Athens Area

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• No driving responsibilities.
• No position of trust.
• No access to financial resources.
• No P-Card.
• No direct interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care.
• No security access.