Dining Services Associate – Bellesini Cabrini Campus

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 837-Dining Services- Cabrini Campus

Position
Summary

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 2026 “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.

Responsible
for maintaining the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety of the dining operations. This includes front of the house and back of
the house areas along with receiving and stocking duties. Stocks, rotates, and replenishes merchandise.

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 should improve our
systems and overall operation.

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.

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.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

Formal
Education:
Preferred only – High school diploma or equivalent

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Preferred
  – Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation
• Preferred – Serv Safe Training and Allergy Awareness Training

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Tools, Machinery, and Equipment Used:

• Knives.
• Slicers.
• All kitchen equipment.

Environmental Conditions:

• Chemicals used for
  cleaning.
• Weather exposure for special events.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for
  extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures

Special Message to Applicants

The start date for this position is on or after June 1,
2026.

Schedule during normal operating hours:
Friday – Monday 2pm – 1am

Salary Posting
Information

$17.50 per hour. Shift differential for qualifying shifts.

Salary Grade
8