Utility Worker - Shaw University

Join our team as a Utility Worker , where you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming atmosphere of our campus dining spaces. In this essential position, you’ll support both front- and back-of-house operations, helping ensure every guest enjoys a safe, comfortable, and efficient dining experience.

• 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.

• 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:

Founded in 1865, Shaw University is the first HBCU in North Carolina and a proud trailblazer in higher education. Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown Raleigh, Shaw offers a close-knit, supportive community focused on academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and real-world impact. With over 150 years of empowering future leaders, Shaw provides more than a degree — it’s a launchpad for purpose and success. Students thrive in a dynamic environment enriched by Raleigh’s tech hub, career opportunities, and diverse cultural scene. At Shaw University, your future isn’t just a possibility — it’s a promise.

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.

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.