Dining Services Hospitality Associate – St Mary’s

Posting Number: 20260108S

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
part-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week: 25

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 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits,
  including tuition assistance and more.

As a member
of the Dining Services Department, the individual will work in any of the following positions: front of the house- food
production/serving/cashier/barista and back of the house food production.

The Dining Services Hospitality 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 and Sanitation, Friendly Courteous Service, and Excellence. All of our
associates should improve our systems and overall operation.

Why join our team?

• Increased hourly
  rate starting at $17.50/hour
• Generous vacation plan and holiday schedule
• Free meals during each
  shift
• Health and wellness resources plus discount programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Various schedules
  available, including late-night positions with night differential
• Free uniforms, including footwear

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:

• Set-up, maintain, and break down all service lines.
  Ability to prepare and/or cook food for cold production and for pizza/grill lines. Stock, rotate and replenish merchandise as needed. Back
  of the house production includes salad and fruit bars, deli prep, desserts, and commissary items.
• May work on any of the following
  stations serving our customers: sandwich/salad/pizza/grill/Holy Grounds areas/register stations.
• Cleans and sanitizes food
  equipment and dining room tables and chairs.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works special events/weekends as
  required.
• Assists in the dish room area if needed including sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash/recycling.
• Perform
  additional job duties as directed by supervisor or manager.

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 – 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 10 pounds independently and up to 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Special Message to Applicants

SCHEDULE during normal operating hours-
Monday and Friday 4:00pm –
9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Salary Posting Information

$17.50 per hour
Shift
differential for qualifying shifts

Salary Grade
8

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