"Dining Room Attendant (Filling more than one position)"

Job Details

Working Title: Dining Room Attendant (Filling more than one position)

Role Title: Food Service Technician I

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: Implement a single, generic dining job classification to improve recruiting efficiency and coverage across all units.

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: Our mission is to serve quality products with fast and friendly service in a clean atmosphere.

Purpose of the Position: Under the supervision of the Front of House Manager, performs a variety of duties including maintaining all areas of the dining room and beverage stations, replenishing condiments, operating the cash register, and general cleaning tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to follow directions both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally to both supervisors and guests
• Knowledge of safety and sanitizing procedures
• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all Dining Services employees and customers
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience: Previous experience in the food service industry; Previous customer service experience; Experience with POS systems/financial transactions; Experience with sanitation practices and standards; Experience with safety protocols and procedures; Previous experience working in an institutional setting

Role Code: 79211

Salary Information: Starting at $15.00, 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; Must be able to work a flexible schedule; Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used; Ability to wear protective footwear

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: Marginal

Walking: Essential

Climbing: Essential

Reaching: Essential

Repetitive Motion: Essential

Fast Pace: Essential

Average Pace: Non-Applicable

Multiple Priorities: Essential

Intense Customer Interaction: Essential

Multiple Stimuli: Essential

Frequent Changes: Essential

Memory: Essential

Reasoning: Essential

Hearing: Essential

Reading: Essential

Analyzing: Essential

Logic: Essential

Verbal Communication: Essential

Written Communication: Essential

Posting Date: 08/06/2025

Closing Date: 10/05/2025

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, 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/19600

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.