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, as well as 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
Under the direction of the Food Service Manager I, oversees and participates in the planning, production, storage, rotation, and preparation of food items, for the services of students and special event meals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
- Ability to read and write.
- Basic math skills.
- Knowledge of all types of cooking methods.
- Ability to read and comprehend recipes, lists, and production needs.
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work in congested work areas.
- Ability to work in areas where wet processes are used.
- Ability to wear protective footwear.
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience:
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Experience in a high volume kitchen
Additional Consideration(s)
Education:
- Some Culinary Art School courses
- ServSafe certified or equivalent food handler program
Experience:
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with implementing or adhering to safety procedures
- Knowledgeable in sanitation protocols and/or maintaining cleanliness standards
- Experience writing menus and/or developing recipes
- Experience reading and comprehending prep lists and large-scale production needs
- Experience in a high volume kitchen in an educational/institutional setting
Salary Information
Starting at $34,277, 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/.
