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Dining Services Associate - Bellesini Cabrini Campus at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
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Villanova University
Dining Services Associate - Bellesini Cabrini Campus

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Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number:20260178S
Position Title:Dining Services Associate - Bellesini Cabrini Campus
Position Type:Staff
Location:Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
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
Posting Date:04/25/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
$17.50 per hour. Shift differential for qualifying shifts.
Salary Grade:8
Job Classification:non-exempt
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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    • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
    • Referred by a current employee
    • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
    • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
    • Browsing the Villanova website
    • Cabrini University employee
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    Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States

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