"Prep Cook H-164 (Filling more than one position)"

Job Details

Working Title: Prep Cook H-164 (Filling more than one position)

Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Position Number: H-164

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. Other duties may include stocking, dish room operation, trash removal and mopping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes, lists, and production needs
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures
• 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 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: Previous 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 $15.00 per hour, 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

Is this position telework eligible?: No

Physical Requirements: Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential; Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential; Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Marginal; Pushing/Pulling: Marginal; Standing: Essential; Sitting: Non-Applicable; Bending: Essential; Walking: Essential; Climbing: Marginal; Reaching: Essential; Repetitive Motion: Essential; Fast Pace: Essential

Number of Vacancies: 16

Posting Date: 07/24/2025

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.