Departmental Objective
In support of Christopher Newport University’s mission, the mission of CNU Dining Services is to provide CNU students with the highest quality in food and dining experiences. In doing so, we are committed to providing fast and customer-friendly services and to provide clean and positive atmospheres throughout the Dining Services operations. Other important components of our mission are to create and cultivate an inclusive environment that helps support places on campus, beyond the classrooms, where intellectual inquiry may occur, and in which social and civic values are fostered. The mission further extends to providing for meaningful, pleasant, and memorable dining experiences, including special theme meals/dining events, in support of inclusivity and other civic values of CNU, and that add to the quality of the cultural life of the CNU community and the Commonwealth, as welcoming gathering places for students, faculty, staff, and guests. In addition, Dining Services aspires to provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Purpose of the Position
This position will ensure high level customer service and quality food production in one of the highest ranked college dining facilities in Virginia. Additionally, this position will assist with the management of four eateries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
- Knowledge in food preparation and quantity food production in retail operations
- Understanding of scheduling, personnel management, health codes, food cost, retail sales, and inventory management
- Knowledge of recipes and costing products for retail sales
- Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates
- Ability to adjust to cyclic environment
- Ability to be accurate despite repetitious detail work
- Knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of business related mathematics
- Cash handling skills
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated software
- Ability to work under pressure of time restraints and deadlines
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar systems
- Understanding of purchasing
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience:
- Food service management experience.
Additional Consideration(s)
Education:
Experience:
- Experience with business and/or word processing systems
- Previous experience with purchasing
- Experience with health department inspections
- Experience with tracking inventory
- Previous experience working at a college/university in the food service industry
- Experience with retail food sales
- Previous experience with chain restaurants
- Experience with creating schedules
Salary Information
Starting at $45,689 to $57,112, Commensurate with Education and Experience
CNU Information
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/.
