Back of House Team Member (Hiring more than one) Christopher Newport University - 4.0 Newport News, VA Job Details Part-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Removing debris Food service cleaning Mops High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures Food & beverage production Safety equipment Stocking Safety standard operating procedures Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Food preparation equipment operation Entry level Full Job Description 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, and 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 CFA Team Leaders, this position may perform production duties such as focusing on food preparation, cooking, and ensuring food safety and quality. It will also perform other duties such as stocking, dish room operation, trash removal, and mopping. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position Ability to work a flexible schedule to include Saturday 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 Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

Previous experience in the food service industry 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