Full Time Food Service Worker

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,800 - 38,480; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Service Associate for Dining Services in Blacksburg, Virginia. This role involves supporting food service operations, ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the work environment, and delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and physical stamina. The salary range is $33,800 - $38,480 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Physical stamina for long standing periods and lifting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of food service department.
• Ensure efficient production and delivery of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Service Associate for Dining Services is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the assigned food service department. This role involves serving and supporting a team of staff members, ensuring the efficient production and delivery of food, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, and providing excellent customer service. The Service Associate reports to the shift leaders and management team and collaborates closely with kitchen staff, administrative staff, and other supervisors as required. Performance goals for this position are summarized within the areas of food production, customer service, safety, sanitation, security, and compliance, training and communication.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service or a related field is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures is preferred.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range $33,800 - $38,480/year based on position

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Andrea Miller at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.