Job Details
Working Title: Head Cook 00466
Role Title: Food Service Technician II
Position Number: 00466
FLSA: Non Exempt
Appointment Type: Full Time
Type of Posting: General Public
Is Sensitive Position?: No
Designated Personnel: Yes
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: No
Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: Yes
If Restricted Position, please paste statement: This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
Departmental Objective: Our mission is to serve quality products with fast and friendly service in a clean atmosphere.
Purpose of the Position: Under the direction of Director of Catering/Executive Chef and Sous Chef Manager, this position oversees and participates in the planning and production, storage, rotation, and preparation of food items for Christopher Newport University’s catering events. Additionally, this position will direct all kitchen activities to ensure food items are prepared as needed in appropriate quantities and according to established quality guidelines for customer needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:
- Ability to read and write
- Demonstrated basic math skills
- Knowledge of all types of cooking methods and converting recipes
- Knowledge of all kitchen equipment
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to work in congested work areas
- Ability to work in areas where wet processes are used
- Ability to wear protective footwear
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced atmosphere
- Ability to work independently at remote satellite kitchens or catering sites
- Ability to work varying shifts to include early mornings, nights, and weekends
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.
Experience:
- Experience working in a kitchen at any of the following establishments: fine dining restaurant, campus dining facility, hotel/resort, country club, or military food service facility.
Additional Consideration(s):
Education:
- Some culinary art school courses.
- ServSafe certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
Experience:
- Supervisory experience.
Salary Information: Salary $35,477 to $44,346, 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: 79212
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 stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to work in congested work areas
- Ability to work in areas where wet processes are used
- Ability to wear protective footwear
- Ability to work varying shifts to include early mornings, nights, 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: Non-Applicable
Bending: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Fast Pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Priorities: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal
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: PS1262P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Date: 09/18/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a Continuous Recruitment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants will be notified when their application is no longer active. Continuous Recruitments may be closed at any time.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.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/21236
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.