Christopher Newport University
Dish Room Supervisor 00548
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Working Title
Dish Room Supervisor 00548
Role Title Food Service Technician I
Position Number 00548
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Appointment Type Full Time
Type of Posting General Public
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.
Designated Position 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 No
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 Assure that all functions necessary to keep serving area supplied with clean and sanitized china and service ware. Assure that dish room is operated in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Maintains area and equipment as directed. Assures that proper procedures are followed to provide clean and sanitary service ware. Maintain necessary logs, assures that all cleaning solutions and chemicals and other supplies are sufficient for need. Trains and monitors assigned employees. To perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to beverage re‑stocking and cleaning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong supervisory skills
Ability to read and write
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 (this position will be exposed to slippery footing)
Education
High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience
Experience in a high volume food service establishment as a dishwasher
Additional Consideration
Supervisory experience
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
Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
Ability to wear protective footwear (this position will be exposed to slippery footing)
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
Telework Eligibility No
Physical Requirements
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: Marginal
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 Information
Posting Number: PS1177P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: 12/16/2025
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.
Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20223
EEO/Diversity Statement 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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Role Title Food Service Technician I
Position Number 00548
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Appointment Type Full Time
Type of Posting General Public
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.
Designated Position 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 No
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 Assure that all functions necessary to keep serving area supplied with clean and sanitized china and service ware. Assure that dish room is operated in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Maintains area and equipment as directed. Assures that proper procedures are followed to provide clean and sanitary service ware. Maintain necessary logs, assures that all cleaning solutions and chemicals and other supplies are sufficient for need. Trains and monitors assigned employees. To perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to beverage re‑stocking and cleaning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong supervisory skills
Ability to read and write
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 (this position will be exposed to slippery footing)
Education
High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience
Experience in a high volume food service establishment as a dishwasher
Additional Consideration
Supervisory experience
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
Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
Ability to wear protective footwear (this position will be exposed to slippery footing)
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
Telework Eligibility No
Physical Requirements
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: Marginal
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 Information
Posting Number: PS1177P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: 12/16/2025
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.
Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20223
EEO/Diversity Statement 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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