About the role#
The Dining Commons at Georgia Southern University is hiring a Student Assistant to serve as a Back of House (BOH) Kitchen Assistant for the Spring 2027 term. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment, working directly with Production Chefs to prepare food and maintain kitchen operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist Production Chefs with food preparation, including slicing, chopping, and prepping fruits and vegetables.
- Organize and prepare ingredients for cooking and plating.
- Follow food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures to keep the workspace clean.
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas by washing dishes, cleaning counters, and sanitizing equipment.
- Handle and store food and kitchen tools properly.
- Assist with general kitchen duties, such as restocking supplies.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and report any issues to supervisors.
- Perform tasks involving meat, including cleaning and disassembling.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the kitchen staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Ability to perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
- Commitment to adhering to University policies and procedures.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia (On-site).
- Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week, with shifts available Sunday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Compensation: $10.00 per hour, paid biweekly.
About Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public institution founded in 1906. It operates across four campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro, in addition to providing online instruction. The university serves nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges. It offers approximately 149 degree programs and maintains a focus on public impact research.
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