General Cook II – Event Kitchen Specialist

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a General Cook II to support the Inn at Villanova University. The role involves food preparation, grill cooking, and sanitation with supervision from the Inn's chefs and managers.

You will help ensure quality, portion control, and safety in a fast-paced catering environment on event-driven schedules. The ideal candidate has at least three years of basic food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Serve Safe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Serve Safe Certification is a plus.
• At least three years of basic food service experience.
• In-depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and adjust scale.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; strong personal hygiene.
• Ability to interact with people on a constant basis.

Responsibilities

• Work in main kitchen, buffets, and action stations with minimal supervision.
• Follow recipes and produce food items as assigned.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and appearance; manage production records.
• Lead kitchen team during functions when required.

Skills

Read recipes

Personal hygiene

Communication

Minimal supervision

People interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Knives and slicer

Rational oven

Job description

Villanova University is seeking a General Cook II to support the Inn at Villanova University. The role involves food preparation, grill cooking, and sanitation with supervision from the Inn's chefs and managers.

You will help ensure quality, portion control, and safety in a fast-paced catering environment on event-driven schedules. The ideal candidate has at least three years of basic food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Serve Safe certification is a plus.