What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Hampton University position at Thompson Hospitality Corporation?
Are you a motivated student looking to gain valuable work experience while contributing to a positive campus dining environment? Join our team as a Student Worker, where you’ll play an essential role in supporting day-to-day food service operations.
This hands-on position involves a variety of tasks—from food prep to customer service—designed to help deliver an excellent dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. It’s a great opportunity to build skills, work in a team, and be part of a supportive campus community.
Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
- Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
- Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
- Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
- Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Who We Are:
Hampton University is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, with a rich history and strong ties to the African American experience. Located on the scenic Virginia Peninsula where history meets innovation, HU offers a vibrant academic community with top-tier programs in liberal arts, technology, and graduate studies. Representing 49 states and 35 countries, our close-knit campus is alive with diversity and drive. Hampton University offers more than an education — it’s an experience that shapes leaders, inspires dreams, and launches futures.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.