General Cook II
Villanova University
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Villanova University is seeking a General Cook II to join the Inn kitchen. This full-time, 12-month staff role is based in Villanova, PA, with a focus on food prep, grill cooking, and sanitation under the culinary team.
The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Serve Safe certification is a plus, and at least three years of basic food service experience. Candidates should read recipes, follow food safety guidelines, and work with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Current Serve Safe Certification (a plus).
- Minimum of three years of basic food service experience.
- In-depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures.
Responsibilities
- Work in main kitchen, buffets, action stations with minimal supervision.
- Follow recipes and produce food items; maintain proper temperatures and records.
- Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities as part of daily duties.
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Posting Number: 20260426S
Position Title: General Cook II
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
507-Inn at Villanova University
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The schedule for this role varies. This is based on events of the Inn.
Posting Date: 09/10/2026
$18.98 per hour/ shift differential added for qualifying shifts
Salary Grade: 9
Job Classification: non-exempt
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