Job Description:

Working Title:

Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor 00544

Role Title:

Food Service Technician III

Position Number:

00544

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

Departmental Objective:

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, and guests 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:

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, directs all activities with accountability for the back of the house operation to include but not limited to: Ordering food and equipment, scheduling, training, assigning jobs, food preparation to include actually cooking food and reviewing work performances of all production staff employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Ability to read and write.


• Basic math skills.


• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes.


• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment.


• 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 temperature extremes and dangerous equipment, tools and machinery.


• Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas.


• Strong supervisory skills and high volume production experience.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education:

• Must have food service sanitation certification (ServSafe) or equivalent food safety certification. High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience with food service management to include directing an entire kitchen staff of cooks, prep cooks, salad and dessert production.

Additional Consideration(s):

Education:

• Degree in Culinary Arts.

Salary Information:

Starting at $38,760, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Role Code:

79213

Conditions of Employment:

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;


This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;


Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program;


Selected candidate must have the ability to work in temperature extremes and with dangerous equipment, tools and machinery;


Selected candidate must have the ability to work in congested areas and areas with slippery footing.

Posting Number:

PS978P

Posting Date:

04/30/2024

Closing Date:

05/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.


CNU will only accept online applications through the 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).


Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.


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.


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 or call DARS at 800-552-5019.


CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/17479

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


Christopher Newport University and its employees demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. Practices inclusive leadership and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as well as fully support the "Students First" value.

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