Description

The Alpha Rho chapter of Tri Delta at the University of Georgia is looking to hire our next team member! We are actively searching for our next Cook to lead our kitchen in meal prepping and feeding our members. Our chapter home is located in Athens, Georgia, and the Cook works with our kitchen staff and House Director to provide nutritious, hearty, and delicious meals for our members. 

The Cook is a member of Tri Delta’s Park Street Properties Team. This role will assist with executing the preparation of all meals provided at the chapter facility while maintaining and operating a clean, sanitary and safe kitchen. We would love to speak with you if you have experience in culinary arts or equivalent experience and you are looking to join a great team working for and serving Tri Delta and our members!

• Status: Full-Time Hourly Seasonal
• Location: On-site
• Supervised by: House Director or Chef (varies by location)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Kitchen Management
  • Thoroughly check and store food and supplies that are delivered to the facility and promptly remit any purchase orders or purchase receipts from the food vendor to the supervisor
  • Collaborate with the supervisor to establish an orderly environment of the kitchen
  • Ensure that the kitchen is clean daily, orderly and free from unnecessary hazards and dangers; regularly clean kitchen supplies, dishes, and utensils after use
  • Prohibit residents from loitering in the kitchen
  • Properly care for supplies and leftovers
  • Ensure trash receptacles are emptied daily
  • Manages the use and distribution pantry stock, kitchen supplies and equipment
  • Report to the supervisor any action necessary to properly maintain the kitchen and its equipment; Advise when items or supplies need to be replaced and/or repaired and recommend capital improvements as needed throughout the year and when requested by the house corporation
• Safety & Security
  • Maintains safety, security, and emergency support for the kitchen environment to comply with all local, state and federal ordinances and adheres to food safety best practices
  • Promptly notify the supervisor of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
  • Observe kitchen and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter and house director
  • Notify supervisor of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
• Administrative/General Responsibilities
  • Reconcile and report all kitchen expenditures as outlined by the supervisor; operate within specified operating budget for meals and kitchen
  • Follow expense approval and expense reporting processes and procedures
  • Plans and manages the work schedule for the kitchen staff
  • Submit work hours for payroll through an online payroll system
  • Refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs in and around the chapter territory
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings and any requested training sessions
• Employee Relationships & Expectations
  • Offer logistical support for chapter priorities, programs, initiatives
  • Maintains vendor relationships for the procurement of all goods and services necessary for the efficient operation of the kitchen
  • Promptly notify supervisor and/or house director of any maintenance problems or unsafe conditions in or around the kitchen
  • Observe kitchen, dining and chapter rules, as determined by the chapter, chef, and house director (varies by location)
  • Maintain a professional relationship with all chapter members and residents, employees, and volunteers
  • Notify supervisor and/or house director of any accidents or injuries while on duty, immediately
• Fulfill professional expectations of all Tri Delta employees:
  • Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices.
  • Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development to become the best version of yourself.
  • Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers.
  • Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand as a premier women’s organization dedicated to helping women live, learn, and lead – with Purpose, for a lifetime.
  • Be passionate about serving others (e.g., Tri Delta employees, Board members, collegiate and alumnae members) and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• 2 years of related experience
• Possesses a specialty or advanced certification in culinary arts or equivalent experience
• Possesses staff relations, customer service, and safety standards skills
• Possesses skills to operate a computer including web browsing, email, and Microsoft Office products
• Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 40 lbs, standing for long periods of time, and use of hands to handle and control tools
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgement in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position

Preferred qualifications include:

• Preferred ServSafe Certified

Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.