General Cook

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Sunday – Thursday 12p-9p
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Posting Number:

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Position Title:
General Cook - Dougherty Hall Position Type:

Staff Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/

External Applicants Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week 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 leftoversResponsible 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 restaurants or college/university setting.

Basic reading and writing skills. Ability to follow written recipes.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervisionOperate 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 independentlyAbility 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
Sunday – Thursday 12p-9p
(shift differential added for qualifying shifts)

Posting Date: 07/24/2023 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
$18.98 per hour
(shift differential added for qualifying shifts)

Salary Band:

F

Job Classification:

non-exempt References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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