Sous Chef

Posting Details Position Information Working Title Sous Chef/Food Production Supervisor Role Title Food Service Technician III Position Number 00544 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. If Designated Personnel, please paste statement This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? If Restricted Position, please paste statement Departmental Objective To provide excellent food and services to students, faculty, and staff. Purpose of the Position Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, directs all activities with accountability for the back of the house operation to include but not limited to: Ordering food and equipment, scheduling, training, assigning jobs, food preparation to include actually cooking food, and reviewing work performances of all production staff employees. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To Position Ability to read and write. Basic math skills. Knowledge of all types of cooking methods by reading and converting recipes. Knowledge of all kitchen equipment. Good organizational skills, ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates. Strong supervisory skills and high-volume production experience. Position will be exposed to temperature extremes and dangerous equipment, tools, and machinery. Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas. Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required Education High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma Experience Supervisory experience Additional Consideration(s) Education Certified in ServSafe or an equivalent food handler program A degree in Culinary Arts, food service management, hospitality, or equivalent field Experience Experience with food service management to include directing an entire staff of cooks, prep cooks, and salad and dessert production High-volume food production experienceExperience working in a university or college setting Salary Information Salary $42,560 to $53,200 Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit Role Code 79213 Conditions of Employment This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program. Position will be exposed to temperature extremes and dangerous equipment, tools, and machinery. Position will be exposed to slippery footing and congested work areas. Telework Eligibility Disclaimer Is this position telework eligible? No Physical/Cognitive Requirements Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Marginal Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Essential Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements Emotional Demands Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes Essential List other emotional demands Mental/Sensory Demands Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1252P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 08/18/2026 Closing Date 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants EEO/Diversity Statement(s) Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. Reasonable Accommodation Request Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr