General Cook

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If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.Schedule during normal operating hours:6:30am - 3pm Monday - FridayPosting DetailsPosting Number: 20244195SPosition Title: General Cook - Law SchoolPosition Type: StaffLocation: Villanova, PARecruitment Type: Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule: full-time/12-monthsDepartment: 412-Dining Services OperationsPosition SummaryCulinary 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 the culinary leadership team 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, Sanitation, and Excellence.
All of our associates should improve our systems and overall operation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows 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 policies 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.Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.Minimum QualificationsFormal EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredWork Experience3 years of culinary experience in non-fast food restaurants or college/university settingWork SkillsBasic reading and writing skills.Ability to follow written recipes.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a clean and safe working environment.The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen.Specific Job KnowledgeKnowledge of basic cooking techniques (Grilling, baking, braising, etc).Large from scratch production of soups.Knowledge of proper food handling and storing procedures of cooked and raw foods.Knowledge of proper kitchen sanitation procedures.Attention to detail in food presentation, flavor and consistency.Equipment KnowledgeAll kitchen equipment including set up, operation, break down.Combi ovens, convection ovens, induction burners, Anliker (Vegetable prep machine), broilers, large batch kettles, and slicers, etc.Proper knife skills.Knowledge of proper and safe knife handling.Knowledge of basic knife cuts (dice, julienne, chiffonade, mince, etc).Preferred QualificationsFormal EducationCulinary Degree or certificationServSafe certification preferredPhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work HoursTools, machinery and equipment used: All kitchen equipmentEnvironmental conditions: Exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures in walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and prep rooms.Physical requirements: Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds up to 50 pounds (assistance as needed), ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, pulling and pushing of food transport trucks.Special Message to ApplicantsSchedule during normal operating hours: 6:30am – 3pm Monday – FridayPosting Date11/01/2024Closing Date(11:59pm ET)Salary Posting Information$18.98 per hourSalary Band: 9Job Classification: non-exemptReferences NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3Maximum Number of References Needed: 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents needed to complete your application:Required DocumentsOptional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr