Dining Services Associate – Donahue Hall

Posting Number: 20260113S

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 412-Dining Services Operations

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we
  have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova
  has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News &
  World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous
  paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional
  development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Dining
Services Associate will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety of the dining operations. This
includes front of the house and back of the house areas along with receiving and stocking duties. Stocks, rotates, and replenishes
merchandise.

The Dining Services Associate will work with management and co-workers to instill and foster the value of the Villanova
Mission Statement and the Dining Services Mission Statement. The individual will focus on our Core Values: Safety, Sanitation, and
Excellence. All of our associates should improve our systems and overall operation.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored
by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to
the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:

• Scrapes, cleans, sanitizes, and replenishes all dishes, silverware, cups, glasses, pots, and pans etc. Properly
  stores all clean items.
• Operates dish machine or pot machine and is responsible to record proper temperatures and correct levels of
  chemical sanitizers according to regulations. Loads and unloads dish machine.
• Disposes of food waste and trash both front of house
  and back of house as needed. Sweeps and mops all floors and walk in refrigerators. Separates recycling from trash.
• Assists in
  receiving, storing, transporting and stocking of food and nonfood items.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in transporting supplies from storage areas to work areas as required. Fills juices, milk, and soda machines as needed.
• Assists on serving lines or back of the house prep work if needed. Acts as a runner to replenish food supplies on service lines.
  Communicates with cooks concerning amounts of food on service lines.
• Works special events/weekends as required
• Perform
  additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Work
Skills:

• Basic reading and writing skills; basic communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Practices excellent personal hygiene habits and follows and adheres to uniform standards.
• Ability to: follow directions and
  complete assigned tasks, work with minimal supervision, and to interact with people on a constant basis.

Preferred
Qualifications

Formal Education:
Preferred only – High school diploma or
equivalent

Specific Job Knowledge:
Preferred – Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation
Preferred
– Serv Safe Training and Allergy Awareness Training

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work
Hours

Tools, Machinery, and Equipment Used:

• Knives, Slicers, and all kitchen
  equipment.

Environmental Conditions:

• Chemicals used for cleaning
• Weather exposure for special
  events.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift,
  push/pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Special Message to
Applicants

Schedule during normal operating hours

Tuesday – Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Off Sunday and
Monday

Salary Posting Information

$17.50 per hour.
Shift differential for qualifying
shifts.

Salary Grade
8

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