General Cook II
Company:
Villanova University
Job Location:
Villanova, 19085
Category:
Food Services
Type:
Full-Time
Posting Number: 20260149S
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Department: 507-Inn at Villanova University
Position Summary
Why work at Villanova?
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work assigned areas such as main kitchen, buffets, action stations, etc. Ability to identify needs for various stations, with minimal supervision. This includes small ware needs, equipment needs and settings, portion controls, and overall quality of ingredients.
2. Follow recipes and produce food items as assigned by Chefs. Maintain proper food temperatures and appearance of food. Record and maintain food production records. Be responsible for gathering ingredients, utensils, pots, pans and food from walk-ins and freezers for preparation of product.
3. Clean and sanitize equipment including but not limited to hoods, ovens, grills, floors, walls, hot trucks, kettles, prep tables, broilers, char broilers and other cleaning task as assigned by chefs/ managers.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4. Work special functions if requested.
5. Ability to lead the kitchen team without Manager presence. Additional duties as assigned by chefs/managers that may include utility and pantry duties.
Minimum Qualifications
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Formal Education: (e.g., degree)
incumbent working in this position)
$18.98 per hour
Salary Grade
9
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Department: 507-Inn at Villanova University
Position Summary
Why work at Villanova?
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since 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. VU's again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "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 .
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work assigned areas such as main kitchen, buffets, action stations, etc. Ability to identify needs for various stations, with minimal supervision. This includes small ware needs, equipment needs and settings, portion controls, and overall quality of ingredients.
2. Follow recipes and produce food items as assigned by Chefs. Maintain proper food temperatures and appearance of food. Record and maintain food production records. Be responsible for gathering ingredients, utensils, pots, pans and food from walk-ins and freezers for preparation of product.
3. Clean and sanitize equipment including but not limited to hoods, ovens, grills, floors, walls, hot trucks, kettles, prep tables, broilers, char broilers and other cleaning task as assigned by chefs/ managers.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4. Work special functions if requested.
5. Ability to lead the kitchen team without Manager presence. Additional duties as assigned by chefs/managers that may include utility and pantry duties.
Minimum Qualifications
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Formal Education: (e.g., degree)
- High School Graduate or Formal GED
- Current Serve Safe Certification (a plus)
- In-depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures.
- Must have at least three years of basic food service experience.
- Ability to read and interpret recipes and adjust scale to yield requirement
- Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and adheres to uniform standards daily.
- Basic communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to interact with people on a constant basis.
- In-depth knowledge of operating commercial kitchen equipment and their functions.
- Ability to set-up, operate, break down and clean.
- Ability to properly use knives, slicer, ovens and other equipment as directed by chef/managers.
incumbent working in this position)
- Tools, machinery and equipment used: Knives, oven, grill, fryer, slicer, broiler, rational oven, dish machine, floor cleaning machines such as wrangler.
- Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.) Ability to use chemicals daily as required. Will use proper protective equipment as called for by the specific chemical and task.
- Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently, sit stand for extended periods, push/pull up to 40 pounds independently, use various chemicals
$18.98 per hour
Salary Grade
9