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Posting Number - TMP02448PO23
Job Code Title - Food Service Specialist III
Advertised Title - Performance Chef
Campus - Columbia
College/Division - Athletics
Department - ATH Department of Athletics
Salary - Starting at $15.00/hour, commensurate with experience
Part/Full Time - Full Time
Hours per Week - 37.5
Work Schedule - Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category - Other
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary - Reports to the Director of Athletics Food & Beverage Services. Serves as a Performance Chef for the Dodie Cafeteria independently performing basic cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to student-athletes. Guides and assists in the training of less experienced cooks when needed. Responsible for tasting products, estimating food requirements and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent, culinary knowledge/experience.
Number of Vacancies - multiple
Desired Start Date - 09/16/2023
Job Open Date - 09/01/2023
Open Until Filled - Yes
EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - No
Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential