Temporary General Cook - The Inn at Villanova University Job at Villanova University
Villanova University Villanova, PA 19085
The General Cook II performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, food prep, grill cooking, cleaning and sanitation of kitchen area with minimal supervision. This person has in-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation under guidelines set by The Inn at VU. This person works with chefs, managers and other staff to ensure the success of the Inn. All team members 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.
- Work assigned areas such as main kitchen, buffets, action stations, etc.
- Ability to identify needs for various stations, with minimal supervision. This includes small ware needs, equipment needs and settings, portion controls, and overall quality of ingredients.
- Follow recipes and produce food items as assigned by Chefs.
- Maintain proper food temperatures and appearance of food.
- Record and maintain food production records.
- Be responsible for gathering ingredients, utensils, pots, pans and food from walk-ins and freezers for preparation of product.
- Clean and sanitize equipment including but not limited to hoods, ovens, grills, floors, walls, hot trucks, kettles, prep tables, broilers, char broilers and other cleaning tasks as assigned by chefs/ managers.
- Work special functions if requested.
Formal Education:
- High School Graduate or Formal GED.
Specific Job Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Must have at least three years of basic food service experience.
Work Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret recipes and adjust scale to yield requirements.
- Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and adheres to uniform standards daily.
- Basic communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to interact with people on a constant basis.
Equipment Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of operating commercial kitchen equipment and their functions.
- Ability to set-up, operate, break down and clean.
- Ability to properly use knives, slicer, ovens and other equipment as directed by chef/managers.
- Current Serve Safe Certification a plus.
Tools, machinery, and equipment used:
- Knives, oven, grill, fryer, slicer, broiler, rational oven, dish machine, floor cleaning machines such as wrangler.
Environmental conditions:
- Ability to use chemicals daily as required. Will use proper protective equipment as called for by the specific chemical and task.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently, sit and stand for extended periods, push/pull up to 40 pounds independently, use various chemicals.
- Flexible work schedule to include nights and weekends.
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.
$17.85/hour
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