Kitchen Supervisor - Cabrini

About the role

Villanova University's Dining Services is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. This leadership position assists the Culinary and Management team in the overall operation of the dining hall/unit.

Responsibilities

• 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, skills and recipes through attending conferences, workshops (including virtual) and reading magazines/journals.
• Inventory Control
• Forecast food production quantities of needed products and supplies to ensure proper execution.
• Complete transfers and requisitions when necessary.
• Assist in the inventory process to provide accurate reports to assist with food cost analysis.
• Human Resources and Leadership
• Provides functional and/or administrative supervision of staff.
• Provides direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
• Aids in Performance reviews.
• Aids Executive chef and Chef Manager with scheduling.
• Trains all in safe operating procedures of all equipment and machinery.
• Includes proper safety training in lifting, carrying, chemical control, first aid and fire prevention/extinguishing.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing of the unit.
• Non-Essential Job Functions
• Performs other duties and assists with projects as assigned including special events for the university and for catering.
• Aid in scheduling repairs of kitchen equipment, special cleaning projects and pest control management.

Requirements

• Formal Education:
• Culinary degree/Associate degree or 5 years supervisory kitchen experience.
• Serv Safe Certification.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years total food service cooking experience preferably in a non fast food environment or high volume operation with progressive responsibilities.
• Experience with food service software systems.
• Work Skills:
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Able to work with a diverse work force.
• Able to work independently.
• Specific Job Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation.
• Advanced food preparation and production skills.
• Ordering and inventory management.
• Attention to detail in food presentation, flavor and consistency.
• Proper knife skills ie diced, julienne, chiffonade, mince, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary field.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Tools, machinery and equipment used:
• All kitchen equipment including combi ovens, convection ovens, induction burners, Anliker (Vegetable prep machine), broilers, large batch kettles and slicers, etc.
• Computer skills required.
• Environmental conditions:
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, air quality, and ability to withstand temperature extremes in refrigerator and freezer conditions.
• Physical requirements:
• Ability to lift pots, pans, etc up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods for up to 4 hours in length at a time.

Special Message to Applicants

The start date for this position is on or after June 1, 2026. Schedule during normal operating hours Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday 10am – 9 pm.