Prep Cook H-164 (Filling more than one position)

In support of Christopher Newport University’s mission, the mission of CNU Dining Services is to provide CNU students with the highest quality in food and dining experiences. In doing so, we are committed 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.

Under the general direction of the cook staff, this position may perform production duties such as baking, roasting, frying, etc. Other duties may include stocking, dish room operation, trash removal and mopping.

Required:

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends

Ability to read and comprehend recipes, lists, and production needs

Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment

Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processed are used

Ability to wear protective footwear

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a fairly continuous basis

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required: Experience in a food service industry.

Experience Preferred:

Experience reading and comprehending recipes, lists, and production needs

Experience with commercial kitchen equipment

Experience with safety and sanitization procedures