Grill Supervisor 00220

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Grill Supervisor 00220 Role Title Food Service Technician II Position Number 00220 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement 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.

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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 If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement 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 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, and 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

Under the direction of the DSU Retail Manager and DSU Retail Assistant Managers, this position is responsible for all operations at the Discovery Cafe Grilled station to include but not limited to preparing or producing sandwich feature and grill items by reading and comprehending recipes. It is responsible for assigning and monitoring jobs of subordinate personnel (hourlies, students, and temps). It will also perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to main kitchen production and cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To Position

• Ability to read and write, demonstrate basic math skills
• Supervisory experience working in a fast food restaurant or high-volume full service production kitchen
• 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 slippery footing and congested work areas
• Ability to wear protective footwear
  
  

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
  
  

Experience:

• Previous experience in food service
• Previous supervisory experience
  
  

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• ServSafe certified or equivalent food handler program
• Some Culinary Arts School
  
  

Experience:

• Previous experience at a college or university
• Previous supervisory experience in sandwich/deli shops
• Previous supervisory experience in a fast food restaurant
• Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen in an educational or institutional setting
• Previous experience writing menus and/or developing recipes
  
  

Salary Information Salary starting at $33,816 to $42,269, 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/.

Role Code 79212 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.
• Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas
• Ability to wear protective footwear
  
  

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Non-Applicable Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Marginal Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1270P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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).

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/21313 Advertising Text 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

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’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.

Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
• Yes
• No
• Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
• Yes
• No
• * Have you retired from a VRS covered position?
• Yes
• No
• Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?
• Yes
• No
• If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have previous experience in food service?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have previous supervisory experience?
• Yes
• No
• Are you ServSafe certified or do you have an equivalent food handler program certification?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have some Culinary Arts School education?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have previous experience at a college or university?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have previous supervisory experience in sandwich/deli shops?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have previous supervisory experience in a fast food restaurant?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have previous supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen in an educational or institutional setting?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have previous experience writing menus and/or developing recipes?
• Yes
• No
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Licensure/Certification
• Other Application Materials
• DD214
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter