Student Worker - Virginia State University

Thompson Hospitality; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Student Worker at Virginia State University to support daily campus dining operations. You will assist with food prep, service, and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Ideal candidates are reliable team players with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced campus food service setting and opportunities to grow with our team.

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 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you a motivated student looking to gain valuable work experience while contributing to a positive campus dining environment? Join our team as a Student Worker, where you'll play an essential role in supporting day-to-day food service operations. This hands-on position involves a variety of tasks—from food prep to customer service—designed to help deliver an excellent dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. It's a great opportunity to build skills, work in a team, and be part of a supportive campus community.

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:

Virginia State University, a proud 1890 Land-Grant HBCU, is dedicated to empowering a diverse community of learners through high-impact academics, innovative research, and community-focused outreach. With a mission rooted in lifelong learning and leadership, VSU equips students to become ethical, globally competitive professionals ready to serve and succeed. Guided by a bold vision of sustained excellence, VSU offers a transformative educational experience that nurtures intellect, integrity, and impact. At Virginia State University, education is more than a degree - it's a launchpad for greatness.

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 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.