Student Worker - Cheyney University

Austin Grill LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheyney University is seeking a Student Worker for its campus dining facility to assist with food preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting; prior food service is welcome but not required. Thompson Hospitality oversees the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The StudentWorker in our campus dining facility at Cheyney 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Who We Are:

Cheyney University is a historically Black university located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, USA, and holds the distinction of being the oldest historically Black institution of higher education in the United States. Founded in 1837, it has a long-standing commitment to providing education to African American students. Cheyney University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Thompson Hospitality is 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 offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

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.