Catering & Operations Assistant - TCCC

Posting Number: S14758P

Working Title: Catering & Operations Assistant - TCCC

Department: CAES-Tifton Conf Center

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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.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Schedule will be determined by supervisor based on the events happening at the Conference Center, but will include some evenings and weekends.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 02/23/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 03/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include a resume, cover letter and a list of references.

Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

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Classification

Title:

Catering Worker I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: Commercial kitchen experience

This position provides various support functions to the Catering and Operations managers at the Tifton Campus Conference Center. The position assists with the setup of conferences, training sessions, meetings, etc. The work is routine manual work involving food production, food service operations and general facilities operations.

• Experience in commercial kitchen operations
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Understand and follow safety procedures
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Friendly and courteous at all times
• Attention to detail
• Uses consistent good judgment
• Ability to handle knives and other sharp items in a safe manner
• Knowledge of Serv Safe Certification

• Basic room setup using conference center standards
• Lift up to 50 lbs. consistently
• Bend, stoop, climb, etc.
• Stand and walk for significant periods of time.
• Driving to perform duties of the position

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? No

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