Dining Services Employment

Student Positions

Virginia Tech Dining Services is looking to hire dynamic and diverse candidates to fill a variety of student positions. Apply now and start your future today.

How to Apply for Student Jobs – Dining Services

1. Complete a Preference & Availability Form. This form must be attached to your electronic application to be considered for employment. Download, complete, and save an electronic version of the form to attach with your other required documents.

2. Gather all documents needed to complete the application process before starting. Suggested information includes your complete education history, references, employment information, and any electronic documents you plan to attach to your application.

3. Go to the Jobs at VT website and notice the “Search Open Positions” section in the right side bar. Select “All Jobs” from the list and then select the orange box labeled Student.

4. Select “Food Service ‘VT Student’ Pool - Campus Dining Centers” from the search results list.

5. Select the link “View” located under the job title “Food Service ‘VT Student’ Pool - Campus Dining Centers.” Review the job description and select the gray “Apply For This Posting” button if you wish to apply for the position.

   • If you already have an application on file you will be asked to login.
   • If you don’t have an application on file, you will need to select “Please Create a New Application” on the left side of the screen and follow the prompts.

6. After logging into your application, scroll down to review the information on your state application and either select the “Edit Application” link on the top left to make changes or select the gray “Continue With This Data” button at the bottom if the information is current and correct.

7. Answer any supplemental questions, certify the application by selecting the appropriate response, and select the gray “Submit Answers to Supplemental Questions with my Application” button.

8. Attach Documents:
   

   • When you are prompted to attach documents, be sure to attach your completed mandatory document, Preference & Availability Form, as the document “Other Doc” (indicated with an *). Note:Your application will not be considered if you do not correctly attach this form.

   • Attach any additional optional documents.

   • Select “Confirm Attaching Documents.”

   • Select “Finish Attaching Documents.”

   • Select “Yes” to submit your application and attachments. Your application will be stored in a secure environment and will be accessible for future job interests.

   Note: The more information you provide on your application, the easier it will be to effectively evaluate your skills, abilities, and qualifications. Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application form (both must be completed to be considered for employment).

9. Managing Your Application: When creating your application, you must choose a unique user name and password. Use this log-in to view the status of your application, update applications, or withdraw from consideration. Once you submit an application you will receive a confirmation number and you will not be able to make further changes to your application for that position.

If you have questions about student employment, you may contact any dining unit, email Ashley Linkous, or call Human Resources at 540-231-2784 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation. Individuals desiring accommodations in the application process are requested to call Virginia Tech Personnel Services at 540-231-5301, TDD 540-231-6258.