Join Our Team at Virginia Union University! Are you looking for a rewarding job opportunity in the food service industry? Virginia Union University invites you to our Job Fair! Dates: Thursday and Friday, June 20-21 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Henderson Hall, Dining Hall Available Positions: Cook Prep Cook Grill Cook Supervisor Food Service Worker Utility Worker Dishwasher Office Coordinator Receiver Catering Staff Barista We are hiring for both retail and dining hall services. This is you... more details
Overview Our campus dining facility at Virginia Union University is an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school. Responsibilities Join Our Team at Virginia Union University! Are you looking for a rewarding job opportunity in the food service industry? Virginia Union University invites you to our Job Fair! Dates: Thursday and Friday, June 20-21 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Henderson Hall, Dining Hall Available Positions: Cook Prep Cook Grill Cook Supervisor Food Service Worker Utility Worker Dishwasher Office Coordinator Receiver Catering Staff Barista We are hiring for both retail and dining hall services. This is your chance to join a dynamic team committed to providing excellent service to our university community. Why Work With Us? Competitive wages Opportunities for growth and advancement A vibrant and supportive work environment Employee benefits What to Bring: Updated resume References A positive attitude and willingness to learn Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Prior food service experience preferred but not required. Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills. Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Who We Are: Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically Black university situated in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Established in 1865, it has a rich history of providing education and social upliftment to African American students. VUU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, community service, and preparing students for leadership and service in their respective fields and communities. Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.