General Cook - Dougherty Hall

Posting Number: 20244074S

Position Title: General Cook - Dougherty Hall

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 412-Dining Services Operations

Position Summary:

The General Cook is a culinary professional who is responsible for preparing and cooking sauces, soups, entrees, vegetables, cold foods, and any other menu items. Responsible for food safety and sanitation. Assists Chefs and Assistant Chefs as needed and may be the lead cook during a shift. 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. This person will focus on our Core Values : Safety and Sanitation, Friendly Courteous Service, Quality, Meticulous Attention to Detail, and Safety. All of our associates should improve our systems and overall operation.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows recipes and produces food items as assigned by the chef. Maintains proper food temperatures and appearance of food. Records and maintains food production records. Responsible for gathering ingredients needed for food production.
Verifies all portion sizes, quality standards, department polices and procedures, and core values are adhered to with the rest of the culinary team.
Responsible for proper storage of leftovers Responsible for opening and closing procedures in the kitchen for the unit.
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Works special functions and catering events as needed by the department.
Performs other duties and assists with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of food preparation including sauces and soups, food safety and sanitation procedures.
3 years of culinary experience in non fast food restaurants or college/university setting
Basic reading and writing skills. Ability to follow written recipes.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Operate all kitchen equipment including set up, operation, break down.
Proper knife skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary certification and Serv Safe certification preferred.
Tools, machinery and equipment used: All kitchen equipment
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds independently.
Ability to sit stand for extended periods.
Ability to push/pull up to 30 pounds independently.
Ability to use various chemicals.

Special Message to Applicants:

SCHEDULE

during normal operating hours

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday

12pm-9pm

Off Sunday/Monday

Posting Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

$18.98 per hour differential added for qualifying shifts

Salary Band: F

Job Classification: non-exempt

Compensation: $18.98

Villanova University

Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Order of St. Augustine. To this day, Villanova's Augustinian Catholic tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community where students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others.

The Villanova community helps students grow intellectually, professionally and spiritually and challenges them to reach their full potential. Villanova’s academic experience, rooted in the liberal arts, forms an environment in which students and professors are partners in learning. Through academic and service programs, students use their skills, knowledge and compassion to better the world around them.

The University draws students from 45 states and nearly 50 countries. More than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students take part in a wide variety of degree and certificate programs throughout the University's six colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.

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