Foodservice Team Member

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, seeks Foodservice team members to support on-campus dining seven days a week. The role requires quick, courteous customer service, safe food handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Training may be provided in person or online; positions begin mid-August 2026, with varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and be comfortable using computers and dining software.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and effectively communicate in English.
• Must complete required training, which may be offered in-person or online.
• Ability to work with computer hardware and software, including receiving emails, use a timeclock.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required. Preference given to applicants with culinary, hospitality, business, or similar higher education or professional credentials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Positively represent Roanoke College, treating all guests and team members with courtesy and respect.
• Apply and enforce workplace safety and sanitation standards as instructed by VDH and Dining.
• Cleaning & maintaining equipment for stewardship and safe operation.
• Handling, stocking, and rotating food, supplies, equipment, and chemicals commonly used in foodservice as needed or directed.
• Hot and cold food preparation and production.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.
• Perform daily and recurring cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Ability to understand and respond to communicated food allergy and special diet needs.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork to enable highly efficient foodservice operations.
• Use of computer hardware (i.e. tablets and/or cash registers) and foodservice software.
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures established by Dining Service Management.
• Perform other required duties.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Strong communication

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Culinary/Hospitality credentials preferred

Tools

Timeclock usage

Cash registers/ POS

Dining service software

Job description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under‑represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Foodservice team members are key employees who work in our retail dining locations and allow Roanoke College Dining Services to deliver on our mission to provide excellent culinary and hospitality experiences. Dining locations are open on campus seven days a week in order to serve our students and guests. To be effective in this role, the foodservice team members must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, provide face‑to‑face customer service, communicate well with other team members, prioritize tasks, and work safely. This position begins on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Positively represent Roanoke College, treating all guests and team members with courtesy and respect.
• Apply and enforce workplace safety and sanitation standards as instructed by VDH and Dining.
• Cleaning & maintaining equipment for stewardship and safe operation.
• Handling, stocking, and rotating food, supplies, equipment, and chemicals commonly used in foodservice as needed or directed.
• Hot and cold food preparation and production.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.
• Perform daily and recurring cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Ability to understand and respond to communicated food allergy and special diet needs.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork to enable highly efficient foodservice operations.
• Use of computer hardware (i.e. tablets and/or cash registers) and foodservice software.
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures established by Dining Service Management.
• Perform other required duties.

Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to complete required training, which may be offered in‑person or online.
• Ability to work with computer hardware and software, including receiving emails, use a timeclock.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required. Preference given to applicants with culinary, hospitality, business, or similar higher education or professional credentials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Special Conditions Of Employment

• Satisfactory conviction history background check.
• Maintain a valid Virginia driver's license is preferred.
• Must have current certification or be able to pass ServSafe Manager and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) certification exams within 6 months of employment and renew as needed.
• Dining services staff are considered essential personnel. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension due to weather or other emergency conditions, this position is expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate operational needs.