General Cook II

Villanova University -
Villanova, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.98 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Gym membership
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Industrial food slicers
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Kitchen knives
High school diploma or GED
Food safety sanitizing procedures

Full Job Description

Posting Number:

20260149S

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?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s 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 inclusion 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 more.

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 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.

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)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

The schedule for this role varies. This is based on events of the Inn.

Posting Date:

04/13/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

$18.98 per hour/ shift differential added for qualifying shifts

Salary Grade:

Job Classification:

non-exempt

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