Role Title: Food Service Technician I
Position Number: 00302
Type of Posting: General Public
Is Sensitive Position?: No
Responsible Employee
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Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
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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 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 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, Commensurate with 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/.
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 work from 12 pm – 8:30 pm
Is this position telework eligible?
No
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: PS1175P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing Date: 02/15/2026
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.
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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