Prep Cook/Food Service Worker - Morning/Day Shift

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply to a Food Service Worker opening within the University's Dining Services Department.

• With full benefits, the position pays up to $18.00/hr

• Full Time, 12 months out of the year

• Work directly for the university, not a food service company

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision options, (coverage effective the first day of the month following hire date)

• 3.5 weeks Paid Leave Time, (begins accruing immediately upon hire date)

• 15 university holidays

• Up to 100% free tuition for employees and dependents, up to 50% free tuition for spouses, upon eligibility

• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility

• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in the food preparation of meals in back-of-house or front-of-house operations

• Interact with customers and prepare customized, made-to-order menu items in a high-volume environment

• Prep food throughout shift and assist all culinary staff in completing prep sheet

• Set up/close down open line workstation for service

• Follow ServSafe food handling guidelines and maintain a clean work station

Schedule and Location:

This position will largely work on the St. Paul campus and have a schedule of 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and will largely be Monday through Friday, but could include some weekends; the schedule will largely be dependent on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a year of experience with food preparation, ideally in an institutional setting

• Successful completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment for all Dining Services positions

This position is designated Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential employees may be expected to remain at work if campus closes during their regular work schedule or to report to work if the campus-closing announcement is made before their regular work schedule begins.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.