Dining Services Worker / Summer Housekeeper 00705 (Filling more than one position)
Christopher Newport University

Working Title:

Dining Services Worker / Summer Housekeeper 00705 (Filling more than one position)

Food Service Technician I

00705

Non Exempt

Full Time

General Public

No

Yes

This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

No

Yes

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

To provide excellent food and service to residential students, faculty and staff.
Ensure student housing facilities are well maintained, clean and safe for students.

This is a Dining and Housing hybrid position where typically 75% of the role is working
in Dining Service, and 25% is working in University Housing.

During the academic year (typically August through April), this position will maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, checking and scanning I.D. card of students, and accepting various forms of payment for dining services. It will ensure all equipment in the front of the house (FOH) is working properly. It will ensure that all supplies are on hand by reporting shortages to the FOH manager. It will also monitor students and other patrons entering and exiting the facility.

During the summer (typically May through July), this position will ensure the cleanliness
of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks in residence halls. Summer
scheduled hours may have required overtime and vary from work hours during the academic year.

Depending on operational need or emergency response, other shifts between Dining and Housing may occur.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and positive communication with patrons and co-workers
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with
• faculty, staff and students
• Ability to properly handle all forms of payments
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

• Prior customer service experience

Experience:

• Food service experience
• Experience working in a high volume kitchen
• Cash handling experience
• Prior hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience
• Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers or scrubbing machines

Starting at $30,160, Commensurate with education and experience

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

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This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program;

Selected candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule;

Selected candidate must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time;

Selected candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs;

Selected candidate must have the ability to tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.

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08/28/2024

11/20/2024

No

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18066

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Christopher Newport University and its employees demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. Practices inclusive leadership and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as well as fully support the "Students First" value.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.