Utility Worker - Cheyney University

Thompson Hospitality; Cheyney (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Worker at a historic university, where you will ensure cleanliness and functionality in dining areas. This role is crucial in providing an excellent dining experience for students and staff. As part of a family-run organization, you will be part of a team that values community and diversity while serving millions of guests annually. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you. Your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels and Travel

Discounted Meal Plan for Employees

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service role preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dining and kitchen areas.
• Operate dishwashers and maintain cleanliness.
• Restock dining supplies and assist with food prep.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Utility worker at Cheyney University, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming ambiance of our front-of-house area. Your efforts will contribute to providing a pleasant and efficient dining experience for our valued students, faculty, and staff.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dining and kitchen areas to meet standards.
• Operate dishwashers efficiently and maintain them.
• Handle waste disposal and support recycling efforts.
• Restock dining supplies for smooth operations.
• Assist with basic food prep tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. Report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred, especially in a food service environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to adjust to varying tasks and schedules.

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 the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose
  • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.