Demo

Food Service Worker - Virginia State University

Thompson Hospitality
Petersburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026
Overview:
The Food Service Worker in our campus dining facility at Virginia State University is an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.
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:

Virginia State University
(VSU) is a historically Black university located in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. Founded in 1882, it has a long history of providing education and opportunities to African American students. VSU offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and community engagement, and it continues to play a vital role in empowering students and contributing to the advancement of society.


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.

Salary.com Estimation for Food Service Worker - Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA
$30,175 to $37,836
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Food Service Worker - Virginia State University.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Building Lifecycle Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $107,523 - $144,337
    • Income Estimation: $148,684 - $191,756
  • Contractor Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $95,953 - $132,189
    • Income Estimation: $104,295 - $143,287
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Thompson Hospitality

  • Thompson Hospitality Ashburn, VA
  • Overview We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant General Manager to join our leadership team at Matchbox and help deliver an exceptional dining... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Thompson Hospitality Ashburn, VA
  • Overview: Join the matchbox team as a Pizza Maker and showcase your culinary skills in crafting delicious wood-fired pizzas that will delight our guests. A... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Thompson Hospitality College Park, MD
  • Overview Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for great food and strong leadership? Join our team as a Kitchen Supervisor at Milk & Honey... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Thompson Hospitality Baltimore, MD
  • Overview: 1. Job Summary The Grill Cook is a skilled culinary professional responsible for the expert preparation and cooking of a wide variety of grilled ... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Food Service Worker - Virginia State University jobs in the Petersburg, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Thompson Hospitality Petersburg, VA
  • Overview: Are you passionate about food and great service? Our campus dining facility is looking for dedicated, friendly, and hardworking individuals to jo... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Thompson Hospitality and Careers Petersburg, VA
  • Overview: Join our team as a Utility Worker , where you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming atmosphere of our c... more
  • 20 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!