General Cook IIVillanova University
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Villanova University
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Villanova University
General Cook II
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| Posting Number: | 20260149S |
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| Position Title: | General Cook II |
| Position Type: | Staff |
| Location: | Villanova, PA |
| Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
| Work Schedule: | full-time/12-months |
| Avg Hours Week | |
| Department: | 507-Inn at Villanova University |
| Position Summary: | Why work at Villanova?
The General Cook II performs a variety of task including, but not limited to food prep, grill cooking, cleaning and sanitation of kitchen area with minimal supervision. This person has in-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation under guidelines set by The Inn at VU. This person works with chefs, managers and other staff to ensure the success of the Inn. All team members should improve our systems and overall operation. 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) Specific Job Knowledge: (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) In-depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures. Minimum Work Experience: (type and number of years) Must have at least three years of basic food service experience. Work Skills: (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) - Ability to read and interpret recipes and adjust scale to yield requirements - 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. Equipment Knowledge: - 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. Working Conditions/Environment: (conditions, if known, which may impact the incumbent working in this position)
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| Posting Date: | 04/13/2026 |
| Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
| Salary Posting Information: | $18.98 per hour |
| Salary Grade: | 9 |
| Job Classification: | non-exempt |
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| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 |
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| Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |
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