Dining Services Hospitality Associate The Second Storey
About The Position
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. As a Dining Services Hospitality Associate, you will serve customers in an efficient and courteous manner. 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? Our dining services team members receive: 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 Full-time employees also receive: 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions, tuition remission for associates and dependents, medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple health plan options 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation
- Serv Safe Training and Allergy Awareness Training
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
- Tuition remission for associates and dependents
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple health plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
