Working Title:

Assistant Cook 00302 (Filling more than one position)

Role Title:

Food Service Technician I

Position Number:

00302

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

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:

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 direction of the Food Service Manager and First Cook, this position prepares and produces assigned menu items by reading and comprehending recipes. It also assigns and monitors jobs of subordinate personnel. Additionally, this position will perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to serving and cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Ability to read and write
Demonstrated 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 extreme temperatures
Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
Ability to wear protective footwear
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work from 12 pm – 8:30 pm

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

Experience in a high volume kitchen environment

Additional Consideration(s):

Education:

ServSafe certified or equivalent certified food handler certificate
Some Culinary Arts School or equivalent practical experience of 10 or more years

Experience:

Supervisory experience
Experience working in a university or institutional setting
Experience in menu planning and recipe development
Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment

Salary Information:

Starting at $32,672

CNU Information:

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

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.
Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
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
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work from 12 pm – 8:30 pm

Is this position telework eligible?:

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):

Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):

Essential

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Non-Applicable

Bending:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Fast Pace:

Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Priorities:

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction:

Essential

Multiple Stimuli:

Essential

Frequency Changes:

Essential

Memory:

Essential

Reasoning:

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading:

Essential

Analyzing:

Essential

Logic:

Essential

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Essential

Posting Number:

PS1130P

Posting Date:

07/30/2025

Closing Date:

11/03/2025

Open Until Filled:

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/19556

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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