Dining Services Hospitality Associate -Villanova or Radnor, PA

Dining Services Hospitality Associate -Villanova or Radnor, PA

Schedules available include:

• Full Time, 12 months (works year round):
• Sunday - Thursday 4:30 pm 1:30 am
• Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm 1:00 am
• Tuesday Saturday 4:00 pm 1:00 am
• Friday Monday 6:00 am 5:00 pm
• Friday Monday 2pm 1am
• Sunday - Thursday 6am - 3pm
• Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 9pm

• Full time, 9 months (9-month positions do not work during the summer months):
• Sunday Thursday 3pm 12 am

• Part time, 12 months (works year round):
• Monday and Friday 4pm 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 12pm 9pm.
• Tuesday Saturday 9am -2:30pm
• Sunday and Monday 9am 2:30pm. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12pm 5:30pm
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday 6am - 3pm

• Part time, 9 months (9 month positions do not work during the summer months):
• Sunday Thursday 5pm 10:30pm
• Monday Friday 7:30 am 1pm

Position Title: Dining Services Hospitality Associate -Villanova or Radnor, PA

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: Varies

Department: 411-Dining Services Administration

Position Summary: 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. Villanova'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. As a member of the Dining Services Department, the individual will work in any of the following positions: front of the house- food production/serving/cashier/barista and back of the house food production. As a Dining Services Hospitality Associate, you will serve customers in an efficient and courteous manner. The Dining Services Hospitality 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 and Sanitation, Friendly Courteous Service, and Excellence. All of our associates should improve our systems and overall operation.

Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions: Set-up, maintain, and break down all service lines. Ability to prepare and/or cook food for cold production and for pizza/grill lines. Stock, rotate and replenish merchandise as needed. Back of the house production includes salad and fruit bars, deli prep, desserts, and commissary items. May work on any of the following stations serving our customers: sandwich/salad/pizza/grill/Holy Grounds areas/register stations. Serves customers in an efficient and courteous manner in accordance with our mission. Responsible for serving the proper proportions and following all safety and sanitation practices. Is familiar with all menu items and recipes following our standards. Cleans and sanitizes food equipment and dining room tables and chairs. Non-Essential Job Functions: Works special events/weekends as required. Assists in the dish room area if needed including sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash/recycling. Perform additional job duties as directed by supervisor or manager.

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: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation. 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 10 pounds independently and up to 40 pounds with assistance. Ability to withstand extreme temperatures.