Student Worker - Virginia State University

Thompson Hospitality; Petersburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia State University on-campus dining is seeking a Student Worker to support daily food service operations and customer service for students, faculty, and staff.

The role involves food preparation, serving, cleanliness, and collaboration with the dining team to ensure a positive dining experience. Prior food service is welcome but not required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required or pursuing.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior food service experience is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Stamina

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.