"Food Production II (Sexton)"

The Culinary Services team at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (0.75 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Food Production II (Sexton).

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 18 Paid Holidays Annually; Generous Vacation and Sick Leave; Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents; Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan; Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more. Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment. To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

This position is a food production position at Sexton Dining. Under the supervision of the Retail Operations Manager, this position prepares food, assigns duties to staff (student and non-student), and provides customer service to guests.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

• Responsible for daily production of food options in Sexton Dining.
• Produce food that is of high quality and attractively presented.
• Train and provide directions to food production student staff in a way that contributes to their skill development in the field.
• Assist in keeping standardized recipes updated and accurate through usage and feedback.
• Make edits to daily production sheets to best utilize time and resources.
• Accurately complete production sheets for future food projections.
• Record and requests food supplies from the warehouse.
• Assist in maintaining department sanitation and safety standards (clean uniforms, sanitary work habits, organized work areas, use of cleaners, etc.).
• Always follow established food safety rules to protect public safety. Maintain a clean uniform and personal appearance.
• Able to operate, or learn to operate, all production equipment. Including, but not limited to: slicers, mixers, ovens, steamers.
• Handle cash and operate point-of-sale systems while maintaining accurate records of sales, refunds, and other transactions.
• Attend and actively participate in all required department meetings and training sessions.
• Provide input and feedback that suggests new menu ideas, cost saving ideas, and service improvements to our customers.
• Work cooperatively with a variety of diverse people in a respectful, collaborative way.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Certified in food safety, or ability to achieve certification within 12 months of hire. 1-2 years of experience in food production. Ability to understand cycle menus, computerized production records, and warehouse requests. Familiar with, able to use and adhere to standardized recipes. Skilled at working with a variety of individuals and able work cooperatively with all members of the community. Projects a positive, professional image. Maintains a high level of competence, good judgment, and sound decision-making skills. Available to work rotating shifts and overtime as requested; this may include some evening and weekend assignments as required by departmental schedules.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and standing for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; lesser amounts frequently. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds. Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitizing solutions; use of single use and reusable gloves.

Travel Requirements:

This position is based on the Saint John's University campus.