Christopher Newport University Looking for Assistant Cook 00456 (Filling more than one position) Full Time

Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Position Number: 00456

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

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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

Under the direction of the DSU Dining Operations Manager, Kitchen Manger and the Sous Chef/Production Managers, this position prepares or produces assigned menu items by reading and comprehending recipes. Additional responsibilities include assigning and monitoring jobs of subordinate personnel and performing other duties as assigned to include but not limited to line serving and cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

Required:

Ability to read and write, demonstrate basic math skills

Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes

Knowledge of all kitchen equipment

Good organizational skills

Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently

Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates

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 Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required:

Previous experience in a Full-Service restaurant or institutional feeding

Experience working with all kitchen equipment.

Additional Consideration(s)

Education Preferred:
ServSafe certified.

Coursework or training in culinary arts or equivalent practical experience.

Experience Preferred:
Supervisory experience

Previous experience working at a college or university.

Previous experience writing menus and developing recipes.

Salary Information
Starting at $29,848, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Role Code
79211

Conditions of Employment

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;

Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Posting Number: PS863P

Closing Date: 03/25/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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 – 301 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).

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.

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.

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.

CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity.

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: