Supervisor Receiving Operations - Doughety Hall

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University in Villanova, PA is seeking a Supervisor Receiving Operations for Doughety Hall to oversee daily receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory control, and to uphold safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5 years in college/university food service or restaurant, a valid driver's license, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with the production manager and culinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of weights and measures and food specifications.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores food and supplies following proper guidelines; monitors temperatures and quality of items.
• Assist in ordering food items and supplies; label, date, store and rotate items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records; participate in department inventories.
• Supervise daily schedules and work assignments for receivers and staff.
• Drive Dining Services vehicles as needed.
• Perform special assignments as required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Weights and measures

Food specifications

Excellent organizational skills

General computer skills

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent/team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Supervisor Receiving Operations - Doughety Hall

Position Type: Staff

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week

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 2026 “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.

This person directly supervises the daily operations with a focus on receiving and storage. Duties include shipping, receiving and inventory control establishing and maintaining standards and guidelines of receiving and safety/sanitation. This person will work with management and co-workers to instill and foster the value of the Villanova Mission Statement and the Dining Services Mission Statement.

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

• Demonstrates complete understanding of departmental requirements. Receives and stores food and supplies following proper receiving guidelines using POs. Monitors daily performance of staff. Refuse and return incorrect or damaged items that do not meet our quality standards, making sure they are recorded properly for credits. Communicate to the production manager and culinary team of the shortages. Monitors walk ins to make sure everything is stored at proper temperatures. Responsible for checking cleanliness and temperature controls of all delivery vehicles.
• Assist in ordering food items and supplies in coordination with the menu and the production manager. Label, date, store and rotate all food and beverage items.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory control. This includes all items stored in the warehouse. Participates in department wide inventories.
• Responsible for central services supplies and filling all orders from units advising of shortages and back orders. This includes food and nonfood items that are warehoused.
• Maintains storage areas and loading docks making sure they are clean, sanitary, and free of work hazards. Routinely inspects areas of assigned responsibility and reports all substandard safety/sanitation, security, or equipment conditions to the production manager.
• Supervises and completes daily schedules and work assignments to the receivers and other associates as needed to complete all job tasks.
• Drives Dining Services vehicles as needed
• Perform special assignments and/or other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Specific Job Knowledge

• Valid Drivers license required.
• Knowledge of weights and measures, knowledge of food specifications.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years of working in a college/university food service operation or for a restaurant.

Work Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• General Computer skills
• Basic Math skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.Ability to work independently or in groups with general supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Serv Safe certification preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to sit stand for extended periods
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to use various chemicals

Special Message to Applicants

Schedule during normal operating hours:

• Monday – Friday 6am – 3pm
• special events as required

Posting Date: 07/16/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information: This position falls within hourly grade 12 and the range is $21.92-27.36/hr. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade: 12

Job Classification: non-exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3

Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Other Document