Food Service Worker - Student Center - Hampton University

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is looking for a Food Service Worker at Hampton University in Virginia. This key role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced dining environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and teamwork abilities, and prior food service experience is preferred. Additional requirements include adaptability and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Competitive benefits offered, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes.
• Provide exceptional customer service and take orders.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining, kitchen, and serving areas.
• Assist with receiving and stocking supplies.
• Follow food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of a fast-paced team that brings great food and service to life? The Food Service Worker in our campus dining facility at Hampton University is an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds (supplies, trays, equipment)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as required
• Manual dexterity to handle food, utensils, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and noise

Who We Are

Hampton University is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, with a rich history and strong ties to the African American experience. Located on the scenic Virginia Peninsula where history meets innovation, HU offers a vibrant academic community with top-tier programs in liberal arts, technology, and graduate studies. Representing 49 states and 35 countries, our close-knit campus is alive with diversity and drive. Hampton University offers more than an education — it’s an experience that shapes leaders, inspires dreams, and launches futures.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.