Dining Services Associate - Cascia Cabrini Campus
Company:
Villanova University
Job Location:
Villanova, 19085
Category:
Food Services
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Posting Number: 20260187S
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week: 25
Department: 837-Dining Services- Cabrini Campus
Position Summary
Why work at Villanova?
The Dining Services 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, Sanitation, and Excellence. All of our associates will work hard to improve our systems and overall operation.
Why join our team? Our dining services team members receive:
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Skills:
Tools, machinery, and equipment used:
The start date for this position is on or after June 1, 2026.
SCHEDULE during normal operating hours:
Sunday/Monday 7am - 12:30pm
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Salary Posting Information
$17.50 per hour. Shift differential for qualifying shifts.
Salary Grade
8
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week: 25
Department: 837-Dining Services- Cabrini Campus
Position Summary
Why work at Villanova?
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since 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 again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova's most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including tuition assistance and .
The Dining Services 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, Sanitation, and Excellence. All of our associates will work hard to 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
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Scrapes, cleans, sanitizes, and replenishes all dishes, silverware, cups, glasses, pots, and pans etc. Properly stores all clean items.
- Operates dish machine or pot machine and is responsible to record proper temperatures and correct levels of chemical sanitizers according to regulations. Loads and unloads dish machine.
- Disposes of food waste and trash both front of house and back of house as needed. Sweeps and mops all floors and walk in refrigerators. Separates recycling from trash.
- Assists in receiving, storing, transporting and stocking of food and nonfood items.
- Assists in transporting supplies from storage areas to work areas as required. Fills juices, milk, and soda machines as needed.
- Assists on serving lines or back of the house prep work if needed. Acts as a runner to replenish food supplies on service lines. Communicates with cooks concerning amounts of food on service lines.
- Works special events/weekends as required
- Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Work Skills:
- 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.
- Preferred - High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred - Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation
- Preferred - Serv Safe Training and Allergy Awareness Training
Tools, machinery, and equipment used:
- Knives, slicers, and all kitchen equipment
- Chemicals used for cleaning
- Weather exposure for special events
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds independently
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures
The start date for this position is on or after June 1, 2026.
SCHEDULE during normal operating hours:
Sunday/Monday 7am - 12:30pm
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Salary Posting Information
$17.50 per hour. Shift differential for qualifying shifts.
Salary Grade
8