Prep Cook - Line Server H-70 (Filling more than one position)
- Christopher Newport University
- Newport News, Virginia
- Part Time
Working Title Prep Cook - Line Server H-70 (Filling more than one position) Role Title Food Service Technician I Position Number H-70 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Part Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee
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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
The purpose of this position is to perform production duties such as baking, roasting, frying, etc. The position is also responsible for assisting customers with meal choices and serves on serving line by preparing customer plates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures
- Knowledge of food service line serving and prep functions performance
- Ability to follow directions both verbal and written
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods where wet processes are used
- Ability to wear protective footwear
- Ability to work in congested work areas
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20-50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols
- Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks
- Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties
- Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms
- Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion
- Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Additional Consideration(s)
Experience:
- Experience in a food service industry doing Prep Cook responsibilities
- Experience in a food service industry doing Line Server responsibilities
- Experience in sanitation procedures
- Experience with a meat slicer
Role Code 79211 Salary Information Starting at $15.00 per hour, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information 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 Telework Eligibility Disclaimer
Physical Demands and Activities
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 List other physical requirements
Emotional Demands
Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Marginal Multiple Priorities Marginal Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Marginal Frequent Changes Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory Marginal Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Marginal Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Marginal List other mental/sensory requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number Number of Vacancies 10 Posting Date 06/30/2025 Closing Date 07/15/2025 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.
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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
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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.