Jul 12, 2025
Working Title: Assistant Cook 00434 Role Title: Food Service Technician I Position Number: 00434 FLSA: Non Exempt Appointment Type: Full Time Type of Posting: General Public Is Sensitive Position?: No Designated Personnel: Yes Responsible Employee: 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. If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest: No Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement: This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding. Departmental Objective: In support of Christopher Newport University's mission, the mission ofCNU 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 DSU Dining Operations Manager, Kitchen Manger and the Sous Chef/Production Managers, this position prepares or produces assigned menu items by reading and comprehending recipes. Additional responsibilities include assigning and monitoring jobs of subordinate personnel and performing other duties as assigned to include but not limited to line serving and cleaning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position: Ability to read and write, demonstrate basic math skills Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes Knowledge of all kitchen equipment Good organizational skills Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used Ability to wear protective footwear Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20-50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols, with or without reasonable accommodations Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required : Education: High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma Experience: Experience in a high volume kitchen environment Additional Consideration(s): Education: ServSafe certified or equivalent certified food handler certificate Some Culinary Arts School or equivalent practical experience of 10 or more years Experience: Supervisory experience Experience working in a university or college setting. Experience in menu planning and recipe development Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment Salary Information: Starting at $31,720, 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 . Role Code: 79211 Conditions of Employment: 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. Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used Ability to wear protective footwear. Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20-50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols, with or without reasonable accommodations. Is this position telework eligible?: No Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Marginal Pushing/Pulling: Essential Standing: Essential Sitting: Non-Applicable Bending: Essential Walking: Essential Climbing: Marginal Reaching: Essential Repetitive Motion: Essential Fast Pace: Essential Average Pace: Essential Multiple Priorities: Essential Intense Customer Interaction: Essential Multiple Stimuli: Essential Frequency Changes: Essential Memory: Essential Reasoning: Essential Hearing: Essential Reading: Essential Analyzing: Essential Logic: Essential Verbal Communication: Essential Written Communication: Essential Posting Number: PS1099P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Date: 05/30/2025 Closing Date: 07/20/2025 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicants: 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 . click apply for full job details
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia
Full time