Thompson Hospitality
Student Worker - Virginia Union University
Thompson Hospitality, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview:
The
Student Worker
in 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/VisionPaid Time Off401(k), matched up to 4%Short- and Long-Term DisabilityTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramPet InsuranceDiscounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, RestaurantsEmployees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.Responsibilities:
Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalentPrior 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 nations 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:PurposeGive back to our communitiesCelebrate diversity
People
Do the right thingTreat people the way you want to be treatedAlways do your bestBe accountable for our actions
Performance
Serve the highest quality foodProvide world-class serviceMaintain 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.
The
Student Worker
in 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/VisionPaid Time Off401(k), matched up to 4%Short- and Long-Term DisabilityTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramPet InsuranceDiscounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, RestaurantsEmployees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.Responsibilities:
Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalentPrior 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 nations 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:PurposeGive back to our communitiesCelebrate diversity
People
Do the right thingTreat people the way you want to be treatedAlways do your bestBe accountable for our actions
Performance
Serve the highest quality foodProvide world-class serviceMaintain 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.