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• Working Title: Cook 00490
• Role
  
  Title:
  
  Food Service Technician I
• Position Number: 00490
• FLSA: Non Exempt
• Appointment Type: Full Time
• Type Of Posting: General Public
• Designated Personnel: Yes

This position is designated as a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work during an emergency closing.

In support of Christopher Newport University’s mission, the Dining Services aims to provide high-quality food and dining experiences, fast and customer-friendly service, and a clean, inclusive environment across operations. The department seeks to foster intellectual inquiry, social and civic values, and meaningful dining experiences with attention to safety and sanitation.

Under the direction of the Food Production Manager and Head Cook, this position prepares or produces assigned menu items according to recipes and established standards.

• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment
• Good organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates
• Ability to work in temperature extremes
• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience

• Previous experience in food service

• Serv Safe certified or equivalent food handler program

• Experience working in a university or college setting
• Experience working in a high volume restaurant environment
• Previous experience writing menus and/or developing recipes
• Knowledgeable in sanitation protocols and/or maintaining cleanliness standards
• Experience with implementing or adhering to safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand recipes, ingredient lists, and production requirements

Starting at $32,672, Commensurate with Education and Experience

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./.

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• 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 temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used.
• Ability to wear protective footwear.

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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).

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