Cook, Clyde Austin 4-H Camp, UT Extension: UTIA

About the job

The University of Tennessee Extension invites applications for a Cook at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville, Tennessee. This hands-on position supports the Center’s hospitality mission by preparing and serving meals for 4-H camps, environmental education programs, University groups, retreats, special events, and other guests. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager and Center Director, the Cook helps coordinate food service, supports custodial readiness, provides work direction to regular and seasonal staff, and contributes to a safe, welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will be dependable, service-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced setting. The position requires flexibility, sound judgment, strong time management, and a willingness to assist across Center operations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for diverse youth and adult groups, including 4-H camps, educational programs, retreats, special events, and University activities.

• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and Center Director to plan menus, including appropriate options for special dietary needs and allergen-aware service.

• Provide work direction, training, and day-to-day guidance to full-time and seasonal staff.

• Use commercial and industrial kitchen equipment safely and help train staff in proper operation and care.

• Monitor food deliveries for accuracy and quality; rotate stock; track expiration and use-by dates; and remain informed about food-product recalls.

• Follow Tennessee Department of Health requirements for food storage, food service, and organized camp licensure.

• Assist with purchasing, vendor ordering, bid comparisons, inventory, invoices, credits, meal-count records, and other documentation required by University fiscal practices.

• In the Kitchen Manager’s absence, coordinate meal planning, preparation, cooking, and kitchen staff work direction.

• Support the cleanliness and readiness of residences and meeting spaces; provide guidance to regular and seasonal custodial staff and ensure cleaning supplies are stored appropriately.

• Assist with environmental education, culinary education, grounds maintenance, and other Center operations as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience:

• Entry Level

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent culinary skills

• Knowledgeable in field

• Able to create and produce menus that are creative and profitable

• Able to produce a high volume of accurate, complete, high quality work in a timely manner

• Possess strong supervisory skills

• Able to maintain good working relations and communicate well with co-workers and outside groups.

• Able to multi-task

• Possess strong work ethic

• Have a knowledge of relevant operations, safe work practice, standards for the kitchen.

• The candidate must have demonstrated success in being able to lead and coordinate work efforts, maintain a flexible work schedule, and have excellent customer service skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:

• Vocational or Technical Training

• Experience:

• Knowledge and experience in the culinary/hospitality industry.

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent culinary Skills, including an understanding of the link between food & health.

• ServSafe certification

• Knowledge of allergen aware best practices.

• First Aid/CPR certification.

• General computer skills.

• Able to work independently and as a team.

• Strong supervisory and communication skills.

Work Location:

• Location: Clyde Austin 4H Center Greeneville, TN

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR05

• Anticipated hiring range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour

• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions:

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before November 2, 2026.

About The College/Department/Division:

Nestled in the scenic hills of East Tennessee, the Clyde Austin 4-H Center provides memorable educational and recreational experiences for youth, families, schools, and organizations throughout the year. The Center is best known for its summer camping programs, including Junior 4-H Camp and Junior High 4-H Camp, which serve students in grades 4 through 8 and combine outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, leadership development, and personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment. Beyond summer camp, the Center hosts environmental education programs, retreats, conferences, and special events, creating opportunities for thousands of guests each year to learn, connect, and build lasting memories. As part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, the Center is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences supported by a culture of hospitality, service, and excellence.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 10322
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 2026-10-14
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 214 4-H Lane, Greeneville, TN, 37743, US ()