Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02541P Working Title Head Performance Chef for Football Nutrition Department Athletics Football About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Various work hours depending on football practice and game schedule

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 02/05/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 02/22/2019 Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Dietetic/Nutrition Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of a culinary institute. Preferred 2-4 years’ experience as a chef and previous management experience of staff, budgeting, and inventory. Previous experience working with sports teams is preferred.

Position Summary

The Head Performance Chef for Football Nutrition will assist the Director of Performance Nutrition for Football in executing the nutrition program. The employee will need to be aware of the fueling needs of football athletes and have the ability to customize meals based on body composition goals, food allergies, and athletes’ preferences. They will maintain inventory levels at fueling stations, help the assistant director manage the shipping, receiving, and tracking of food products. The employee will assist in menu development & execution for on-site meals as well as team travel. Additionally, they will need to be knowledgeable in culinary terms, knife skills, and basic cooking techniques to lead cooking demonstrations for football athletes. The employee will also assist in managing catering events for football, assist staff members with daily team tasks and oversee morning and evening grab-n-go menus, distribution and quality control.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Graduate of a culinary institute. Preferred 2-4 years’ experience as a chef and previous management experience of staff, budgeting, and inventory. Previous experience working with sports teams is preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands and Work Environment
•Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
•Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
•Must be able to move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
•Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Meal Execution and Cooking Demonstration:
1.Serve as head chef in football facility – Includes pre and post fueling for practice, lift, and games
2.Aware of athletes training and physical demands to create menus to meet athletes nutritional needs
3.Ensure food safety for all menus including but not limited to food allergies, expiration dates, temperature control, etc.
4.Recipe development to meet athletes taste preferences
5.Teach football athletes culinary skills to ensure proper education of basic cooking

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Menu Development:
1. Work with team training table staff to create menus that meet the needs of football athletes
2. Work with various caterers to provide menus that ensure proper quality & taste
3. Ability to work with team hotels on the road to execute all travel menus & pregame meals
4. Continue to expand menu variety to please athletes

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Management & Supervisory Roles:
1.Manage football grab n go lounge to ensure proper food products are available for football athletes
2.Help with product ordering, inventory, tracking, and monitoring expiration dates
3.Supervise full time culinary intern
4.Aware and maintain football food budget

Percentage of time 20 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter