General Cook II

Villanova; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work options

Wellness programs including gym member

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a General Cook II for the Inn at Villanova University in Villanova, PA. This full-time, 12-month staff position involves food prep, grill cooking, and ensuring sanitation under kitchen guidelines.

You will work with chefs and managers to support the Inn's operations and improve overall systems. The department highlights mission-driven values, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and sanitation following safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food temperatures.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends in a 12-month, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in assigned areas including main kitchen and buffets.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, document production, and gather ingredients as needed.
• Clean and sanitize cookware, equipment, and work areas per guidelines.
• Assist with special events and lead the kitchen team when the Manager is not present.

Skills

Food prep

Grill cooking

Food safety

Job description

General Cook II

Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260481S 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.
• 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.

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: 10/28/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: $18.98 per hour/ shift differential added for qualifying shifts Salary Grade: 9 Job Classification: non-exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivilent?

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• * Do you have at least three years of basic food service experience?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have 3 years experience in catering?

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• * Are you able to work nights and weekends

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Documents needed to complete your application:

• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents
  • Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)