Working Title: Café Supervisor H-435
Role Title: Retail Specialist I
Position Number: H-435
FLSA: Non Exempt
Appointment Type: Part Time
Type of Posting: General Public
Is Sensitive Position?: No
Designated Personnel: 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.
If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest: Yes
Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: Yes
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Departmental Objective: Our mission is to serve quality products with fast and friendly service in a clean atmosphere.
Purpose of the Position: This position is responsible for cash and card sales in the Palette Café. Responsible for actual hands on preparation of menu items to include but not limited to brunch items, sandwiches, salads, coffees, an other beverages. Responsible for closing the facility and clean-up. Ensuring high quality food and beverage with emphasis on exemplary service. Must be able to work posted café hours and be available to assist with any special events require the Palette Café to be open this is include but not be limited to normal hours of operations as well as evening or weekend events with prior notice. Supervise student employees in the absence of the manager. Position may also assist in Einstein's as needed during Palette Café closings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:
Understanding of food service, customer service skills, employee supervision and training, order taking, serving and safety
Ability to maintain professional appearance
Ability to work independently Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required : Education:
High school diploma or equivalent Experience:
Experience in the food service industry
Supervisory experience
Cash handling experience Additional Consideration(s): Experience:
Café, sandwich and salad making experience. Role Code: 79111
Salary Information: Starting at $14.35 per hour, Commensurate with Education and Experience
Conditions of Employment: This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period;
Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program. Posting Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants: 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 .
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 – 301 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).
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.
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.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-
552-5019.
CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: 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
Christopher Newport University and its employees demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. Practices inclusive leadership and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as well as fully support the "Students First" value.
