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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.

• Cleans and preps fresh produce.
• Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes.
• Reads and follows recipes.
• Ensures food quality through tasting.
• Constructs food items per guidelines.
• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards.
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines.
• At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Serv Safe certified or obtains certification within twelve months of hire.
• One year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse, or grocery establishment or completion of a qualified culinary program.

• Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program.
• Previous experience working in a food service establishment, restaurant, or large‑scale production kitchen.

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 per hour based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Must maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness. Supports food safety and quality control training. Able to be courteous and dependable. Able to work with a diverse population. Able to work non‑traditional shifts (evenings, nights, weekends). Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills.

Intermediate knife skills. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite). Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. We prohibit harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card.
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

All final candidates must consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be required to provide additional screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening, or verification of academic credentials.