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Villanova University Kitchen Supervisor - Cabrini in VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania
Villanova University
Kitchen Supervisor - Cabrini
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Posting Number: 20260123S
Position Title: Kitchen Supervisor - Cabrini
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department: 837-Dining Services- Cabrini Campus
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 leadership position assists the Culinary and Management team in the overall operation of the dining hall/unit. Supervises all personnel, including training and discipline, as well as the preparation and service of food in the unit while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. Oversees distribution of recipes, work sheets, and production schedules. Assumes opening and closing responsibilities for the unit as required. Assumes responsibility for the kitchen in the chef's or chef manager's absence. Ensures food is fresh, well prepared according to the recipes, tasty and well-presented and food production is organized and on track to meet daily demands. This position will work with management and co-workers to instill and foster the values of the Villanova Mission and the Dining Services Mission Statement. This position will focus on our Core Values: Sanitation/Safety Friendly Courteous Service, and Excellence. Positions supervised: Associates, Hospitality Associates, General Cooks, etc. *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: Essential Job Functions: Food Preparation
- Assists Executive Chef and Chef manager in daily food production.
- Co -responsibility for the overall food quality.
- Enforces and supports departmental quality assurance by adhering to VDS best practices for food handling, safety and sanitation.
- Assures compliance with standard recipes and production methods.
- Assists in the production and support areas as necessary which includes commissary and catering.
- Assists chef with the pot sink area including staffing, cleanliness and sanitation procedures.
- Assistance in the dish room area may also be required.
- Assists in the training of kitchen staff.
- Records and monitors food temperatures.
- Ensures production is organized and on track to meet daily demands, adjusting staff and/or menu as required.
- Assists leading a kitchen team with support, guidance, positive attitude and good communication skills.
Menu Development
- Recommend changes in procedures and ingredients to assist with menu planning.
- Test new standardized recipes and make recommendations to the Executive Chef.
- Continuously research, train, and update techniques, sk