Assistant Cook 00223

Christopher Newport University; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University is hiring an Assistant Cook to prepare and produce menu items, ensuring high-quality services in their dining facilities. The successful candidate will work under direction, manage kitchen tasks, and support a welcoming dining experience for students and staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume kitchen environment is essential.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares assigned menu items by reading and comprehending recipes.
• Assigns and monitors jobs of subordinate personnel.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Good organizational skills

Ability to communicate

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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$31,720.00/yr - $31,720.00/yr

Working Title Assistant Cook 00223 Role Title Food Service Technician I Position Number 00223 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

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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 DSU Dining Operations Manager, Kitchen Manger and the Sous Chef/Production Managers, this position prepares or produces assigned menu items by reading and comprehending recipes. Additional responsibilities include assigning and monitoring jobs of subordinate personnel and performing other duties as assigned to include but not limited to line serving and cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To Position

• Ability to read and write, demonstrate 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 congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear
• Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20-50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols
• Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties
• Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar
• Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion
• Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols
  
  

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 $31,720, 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 congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear
• Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20-50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols
• Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties
• Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar
• Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion
• Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols
  
  

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1114P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date 06/30/2025 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.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19336 Advertising Text 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 [phone].

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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