Utility Worker - Mississippi Valley State University

Join our team as a Utility worker at Mississippi Valley State University, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming ambiance of our front-of-house area. Your efforts will contribute to providing a pleasant and efficient dining experience for our valued students, faculty, and staff.

• Clean and sanitize all dining and kitchen areas to meet standards.
• Operate dishwashers efficiently and maintain them.
• Handle waste disposal and support recycling efforts.
• Restock dining supplies for smooth operations.
• Assist with basic food prep tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. Report issues promptly.

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred, especially in a food service environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to adjust to varying tasks and schedules.

Who We Are: 

Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is a historically Black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA. Founded in 1950, it plays a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to African American students, especially in the Mississippi Delta region. MVSU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with an emphasis on academic excellence, research, and community engagement, striving to empower its students and uplift the local community.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities.  We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.