Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Hours and schedule may vary and will include evenings and weekends.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/16/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/12/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Communication about this position will be handled through email. Please check your email for information and interview requests.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Chef I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Outlet Chef will be responsible for maintaining all production schedules and food quality standards in the Savannah Room, Bulldog Bistro, and Hotel Pantry. This will include training and hiring new staff to keep operations running smoothly while maintaining financial accountability for food and labor costs. This position will also be expected to make seasonal adjustments to menus to keep our offerings fresh.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the materials methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale.
• Proven knowledge of health hazards in food prep and service and of effective precautionary measures.
• Proven knowledge of a large variety of food recipes.
• Proven knowledge of food values, menu planning and uses for left-over food.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Ability to work from written menus and standard recipes.
• Ability to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand.
• Ability to manage one own time and the time of others, as well as instruct and teach them tasks to be completed.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to critically think by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under conditions of high temperatures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow direction from supervisor.

Physical Demands
• Perform physical activity such as move loads up to 50lbs
• Unloading and stocking products. Driving
• Perform 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.
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? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Plan and prepare menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Lead a team that prepares and present all foods for the Savannah Room, Bulldog Bistro, and the Hotel Pantry.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Keep area clean and ready for certified inspection at any time.

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email leta.salazar@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents