Kitchen Manager 00530

Role Title: Food Service Manager I

Position Number: 00530

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

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.

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
Yes

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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, as well as 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 Commons Dining Operations Manager, this position is completely responsible for all back of the house operation to include but not limited to: ordering all food and paper products for the Commons, disposables and chemicals for the Commons dining, testing and executing new menu ideas and recipes, monitoring equipment repairs and maintaining equipment maintenance schedule, training production supervisors and cooks on progressive cooking and overseeing general duties of food production supervisors. It ensures compliance at all times with Dining Services, health codes and ServSafe standards. As a member of the Commons Dining management team, the incumbent is also responsible for the Commons overall operations, including food quality, production and safety and labor in the absence of the Dining Operations Manager and Asst. Dining Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Excellent food preparation and presentation skills
• Ability to work well and lead under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to read and write
• Demonstrated basic math skills
• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment
• Good organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills in the use of personal computers and associated software
• Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates
• Ability to work under pressure of time restraints and deadlines
• Ability to work in temperature extremes
• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear
• Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes
• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

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

Experience:

• Management experience in a culinary setting

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• Degree in culinary arts or food service management or equivalent work experience in related field
• ServSafe certificate and/or other sanitation certification

Experience:

• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in menu development
• Experience in food costs
• Experience ordering food and supplies
• Skills in word processing or spreadsheets
• Experience working at a college/university

Salary Information
Starting at $45,689, 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
79214

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.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes
• Ability to work in congested work areas and areas where wet processes are used
• Ability to wear protective footwear
• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends

Is this position telework eligible?
No

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
Marginal

Bending
Essential

Walking
Essential

Climbing
Marginal

Reaching
Essential

Repetitive Motion
Essential

Fast Pace
Essential

Average Pace
Essential

Multiple Priorities
Essential

Intense Customer Interaction
Essential

Multiple Stimuli
Essential

Frequency Changes
Essential

Memory
Essential

Reasoning
Essential

Hearing
Essential

Reading
Essential

Analyzing
Essential

Logic
Essential

Verbal Communication
Essential

Written Communication
Essential

Posting Number: PS1202P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 04/02/2026

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.

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.

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