Prep Cook H-277 (Filling more than one position) at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia

Job Description:

Working Title:

Prep Cook H-277 (Filling more than one position)

Role Title:

Food Service Technician I

Position Number:

H-277

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Part 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 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 general direction of the cook staff, this position may perform production duties such as baking, roasting, frying, etc. It will also perform other duties such as stocking, dish room operation, trash removal and mopping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Ability to read and comprehend recipes, lists, and production needs


• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment


• Knowledge of safety and sanitization procedures


• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends


• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time


• Ability to work in extreme temperatures


• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processed are used


• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a fairly continuous basis


• 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:

• Experience in the food service industry

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience:

• Experience reading and interpreting recipes


• Experience managing production requirements


• Experience with safety protocols and procedures


• Experience with sanitation practices and standards


• Experience in the operation of commercial kitchen equipment

Role Code:

79211

Salary Information:

Starting at $14.50, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Conditions of Employment:

This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period;

Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program;


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


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


Selected candidate must have the ability to work in extreme temperatures;


Selected candidate must have the ability towork in congested work areas and areas where wet processed are used;


Selected candidate must have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a fairly continuous basis.

Number of Vacancies:

3

Posting Date:

10/14/2024

Closing Date:

10/27/2024

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, 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/18281

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

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




Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

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.

Alternative Hiring Process:

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.

Background Check:

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.

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