Dining Services Worker/Summer Housekeeper 00705

Posting DetailsPosition InformationWorking Title Dining Services Worker/Summer Housekeeper 00705 Role Title Food Service Technician I Position Number 00705 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible EmployeeThis 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 statementThis 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 If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statementThis is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.Departmental ObjectiveTo provide excellent food and service to residential students, faculty, and staff and ensure student housing facilities are well maintained, clean, and safe for students.Purpose of the PositionThis is a Dining and Housing hybrid position where typically 75% of the role is working in Dining Services, 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, check and scan I.D. cards of students, and accept 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.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To PositionAbility to maintain a positive attitude and positive communication with patrons and co-workersKnowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning suppliesAbility to work a flexible scheduleAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff, and studentsAbility to properly handle all forms of paymentsEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification RequiredEducationHigh school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diplomaAdditional Consideration(s)ExperienceFood service experienceExperience working in a high-volume kitchenCash handling experiencePrior hotel, higher education, or similar housekeeping experienceExperience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, or scrubbing machinesSalary Information Starting at $31,200 commensurate education and experience CNU InformationThis 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/.Role Code 79211 Conditions of EmploymentThis 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 a flexible scheduleIs this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility DisclaimerPhysical/Cognitive RequirementsLight 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 List other physical requirementsEmotional DemandsFast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Marginal Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes EssentialMental/Sensory DemandsMemory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Marginal List other mental/sensory requirementsPosting Detail InformationPosting Number PS1217P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 05/05/2026 Closing Date 05/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to ApplicantsCNU 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.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20709 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation RequestChristopher 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.Alternative Hiring ProcessIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Background CheckApplicant 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.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.YesNoDo you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.YesNo* Have you retired from a VRS covered position?YesNoWould you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?YesNoIf you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?YesNo* Are you a high school graduate, or do you have equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?YesNoDo you have food service experience?YesNoDo you have experience working in a high-volume kitchen?YesNoDo you have cash handling experience?YesNoDo you have prior hotel, higher education, or similar housekeeping experience?YesNoDo you have experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, or scrubbing machines?YesNoDocuments Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsCover LetterResumeTranscriptsLicensure/CertificationOther Application MaterialsDD214Yellow Layoff FormBlue Layoff CardAHP Letter