Dish Room Supervisor 00630

*Working Title:*Dish Room Supervisor 00630 *Role Title:*Food Service Technician I *Position Number:*00630 *FLSA:*Non Exempt *Appointment Type:*Full Time *Type of Posting:*General Public *Is Sensitive Position?:*No *Designated Personnel:*Yes *Responsible Employee:*This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. *If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:*This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. *Statement of Economic Interest:*No *Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:*Yes *If Restricted Position, please paste statement:*This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding. *Departmental Objective:*In support of Christopher Newport University’s mission, the mission of CNU Dining Services is toprovide CNU students with the highest quality in food and dining experiences. In doing so, we arecommitted to providing fast and customer-friendly services and to provide clean and positive atmospheres throughout the Dining Services operations. Other important components of our mission are to create and cultivate an inclusive environment that helps support places on campus, beyond the classrooms, where intellectual inquiry may occur and in which social and civic values are fostered. The mission further extends to providing for meaningful, pleasant, and memorable dining experiences, including special theme meals dining events, in support of inclusivity and other civic values of CNU, as well as that add to the quality of the cultural life of the CNU community and the Commonwealth, as welcoming gathering places for students, faculty, staff and guests. In addition, Dining Services aspires to provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. *Purpose of the Position:*This position will ensure serving area is supplied with clean, sanitized china and service ware. This position also ensures that the dish room is operated in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:* * Supervisory skills * Ability to read and write * Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates * Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used * Ability to wear protective footwear * Good organizational skills, ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently * Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates * Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas * Ability to wear protective footwear * Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20–50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols * Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed * Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks * Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties * Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job * Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar * Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion * Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols *Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :Education:* * High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma *Experience:* * Experience as a dishwasher * Supervisory experience *Additional Consideration(s):Education:* * Experience in a high volume kitchen in an educational or institutional setting * ServSafe certified or equivalent food handler program *Salary Information:*Starting at $31,720, Commensurate with Education and Experience *CNU Information:*This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit [https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/](https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/). *Role Code:*79211 *Conditions of Employment:* * This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period. * Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program. * *Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used* * *Ability to wear protective footwear* * *Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20–50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols* * *Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed* * *Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks* * *Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties* * *Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job* * *Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar* * *Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion* * *Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols* *Is this position telework eligible?:*No *Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):*Essential *Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):*Essential *Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):*Marginal *Pushing/Pulling:*Essential *Standing:*Essential *Sitting:*Non-Applicable *Bending:*Essential *Walking:*Essential *Climbing:*Marginal *Reaching:*Essential *Repetitive Motion:*Essential *Fast Pace:*Essential *Average Pace:*Essential *Multiple Priorities:*Essential *Intense Customer Interaction:*Essential *Multiple Stimuli:*Essential *Frequency Changes:*Essential *Memory:*Essential *Reasoning:*Essential *Hearing:*Essential *Reading:*Essential *Analyzing:*Essential *Logic:*Essential *Verbal Communication:*Essential *Written Communication:*Essential *Posting Number:*PS1115P *Number of Vacancies:*1 *Posting Date:*06/17/2025 *Closing Date:*09/17/2025 *Open Until Filled:*No *Special Instructions to Applicants:*CNU will only accept online applications through the [jobs.cnu.edu](https://jobs.cnu.edu/) website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm). In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education. *Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:*[https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19349](https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19349) *EEO/Diversity Statement(s):*Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. [Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement](https://cnu.edu/titleixeo/_pdf/cnu-notice_of_nondiscrimination_and_titleix_policy_statement.pdf) *Reasonable Accommodation Request:*Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145. *Alternative Hiring Process:*In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: [https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx](https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx) or call DARS at 800-552-5019. *Background Check:*Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.