Dining Services Associate - Villanova or Radnor, PA
Role Overview
• Villanova University’s new Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026! To learn more about the 112-acre campus, including information on the shuttle bus service, please visit the Villanova University, Cabrini Campus page by clicking here.
• 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.
• 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
• *Full-time employees also receive: 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions, tuition remission for associates and dependents, medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple health plan options
Full Job Posting
Position Summary
- Villanova University’s new Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026! To learn more about the 112-acre campus, including information on the shuttle bus service, please visit the Villanova University, Cabrini Campus page by clicking here.
- 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.
- 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
- *Full-time employees also receive: 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions, tuition remission for associates and dependents, medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple health plan options
Duties And Responsibilities
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 And Or Unusual Work Hours
- 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
About Villanova University
A private Catholic research university.
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