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 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. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits,
including tuition assistance and more.
As a Dining
Services Associate you will be 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 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
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
- Preferred – High school diploma or
equivalent - 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, and 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:
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
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
