General Cook II

General Cook II Posting Number: 20260149S Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Work Schedule: Full‑time /12 months (Avg Hours/Week) Department: 507‑Inn at Villanova University Position Summary: The General Cook II performs a variety of tasks including 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. Duties and Responsibilities Work assigned areas such as main kitchen, buffets, action stations, etc. Identify needs for various stations, with minimal supervision. This includes small ware needs, equipment needs and settings, portion controls, and overall quality of ingredients. Follow recipes and produce food items as assigned by Chefs. Maintain proper food temperatures and appearance of food. Record and maintain food production records. Gather ingredients, utensils, pots, pans and food from walk‑ins and freezers for product preparation. 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 tasks as assigned by chefs/managers. Work special functions if requested. 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 Formal Education: High School Graduate or Formal GED Current Serve Safe Certification (a plus) In‑depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures. At least three years of basic food service experience. Ability to read and interpret recipes and adjust scale to meet yield requirements. Practices excellent personal hygiene; 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 kitchen equipment. Ability to properly use knives, slicer, ovens and other equipment as directed by chef/managers. Preferred Qualifications Physical requirements and/or unusual work hours (e.g., lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for extended periods, exposure to chemicals, use of protective equipment). Working Conditions / Environment Tools, machinery and equipment used: Knives, oven, grill, fryer, slicer, broiler, rational oven, dish machine, floor cleaning machines such as Wrangler. Ability to use chemicals daily as required; use proper protective equipment. Physical requirements: lift up to 40 pounds independently; sit/stand for extended periods; push/pull up to 40 pounds; use various chemicals. 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. Salary: $18.98 per hour Salary Grade: 9 Job Classification: non‑exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY