Campus Dining Kitchen Leader

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Well-being programs

Flexible work options

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Cabrini Campus to lead a dining unit, oversee food production, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, quality, and adherence to recipes and schedules. Collaboration with management to maintain high service standards is essential.

The position requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, Serv Safe certification, and at least five years in a supervisory kitchen role within a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree/Associate degree or 5 years supervisory kitchen experience.
• Serv Safe Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years total food service cooking experience in non-fast food/high-volume setting.
• Experience with food service software systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef and Chef Manager with daily production and quality.
• Enforces recipes, production methods, and safety standards.
• Schedules and trains kitchen staff; maintains open communication.
• Monitors temperatures and food safety compliance throughout service.
• Oversees opening/closing of the unit and inventory accuracy.
• Participates in menu planning and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation

Kitchen leadership

Education

Culinary degree/Associate degree

5 years supervisory kitchen experience

Serv Safe Certification

Tools

Food service software

Job description

Villanova University is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Cabrini Campus to lead a dining unit, oversee food production, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, quality, and adherence to recipes and schedules. Collaboration with management to maintain high service standards is essential.

The position requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, Serv Safe certification, and at least five years in a supervisory kitchen role within a high-volume operation.