Dining Services Worker/Summer Housekeeper 00705

Departmental Objective To provide excellent food and service to residential students, faculty, and staff and ensure student housing facilities are well maintained, clean, and safe for students. Purpose of the Position This is a Dining and Housing hybrid position where typically 75% of the role is working in Dining Services, and 25% is working in University Housing. During the academic year (typically August through April), this position will maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, check and scan I.D. cards of students, and accept various forms of payment for dining services. It will ensure all equipment in the front of the house (FOH) is working properly. It will ensure that all supplies are on hand by reporting shortages to the FOH manager. It will also monitor students and other patrons entering and exiting the facility. During the summer (typically May through July), this position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks in residence halls. Summer scheduled hours may have required overtime and vary from work hours during the academic year. Depending on operational need or emergency response, other shifts between Dining and Housing may occur. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position Ability to maintain a positive attitude and positive communication with patrons and co-workers Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff, and students Ability to properly handle all forms of payments

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required Education:

High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

Food service experience Experience working in a high-volume kitchen Cash handling experience Prior hotel, higher education, or similar housekeeping experience Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, or scrubbing machines Salary Information Starting at $31,200 commensurate education and experience 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/ .