Utility Worker - Mississippi Valley State University

Thompson Hospitality; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Utility Worker at a leading food service management company, where your role is crucial in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in dining areas. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff at a historic university. With a focus on teamwork and food safety, you will ensure that all dining and kitchen areas are sanitized and well-stocked. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to grow your career in a family-run organization that values every team member. If you are ready to make a difference in a vibrant community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred, with knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and handle physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dining and kitchen areas to meet standards.
• Operate and maintain dishwashers efficiently.
• Assist with basic food prep and restock dining supplies.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Food Safety Knowledge

Physical Stamina

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Utility Worker at Mississippi Valley State 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:

Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is a historically Black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA. Founded in 1950, it plays a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to African American students, especially in the Mississippi Delta region. MVSU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with an emphasis on academic excellence, research, and community engagement, striving to empower its students and uplift the local community.

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.