The Department of Dining Service at Saint John's University (SJU) invites applications for multiple part-time, temporary positions within our Resident Dining and Catering areas. Flexible and varied hours are offered with each position.Saint John's University Dining Services' mission is to provide for all the hospitality needs of the entire St. John's Community in a context that includes courteous, friendly, and helpful people who are willing to adapt to the needs of the customer, and be respectful of the resources available in our community. Our values of integrity, self-respect, learning, commitment and service to others guide us in providing outstanding customer service and culinary excellence to the St. John's community.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following for each position:
Food Service Associate:

• Assist and serve students from SJU and CSB in our resident dining facilities.
• Serve as a service associate to our events and catering staff in preparing and serving catering and service functions at SJU.

• Work as a team member in the dish room to provide clean and sanitary dishes, utensils, pans, pots, and dishware for the customers of Dining Service.
• Perform custodial duties including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and other projects as assigned by supervisors.
• Skills gained/used from this position will include interpersonal communication, teamwork, flexibility, dependability and customer service.

• Assist in preparation and production of all menu items for day-to-day operations
• Provide quality foods to service areas and catering events
• Practice sanitation and safety procedures

Food Service Associate:

• High School education.
• Previous work history or experience in customer service positions, ideally in the food service industry preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, a service attitude and willingness to help others would be beneficial in this role.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds or less, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Punctual and service-oriented.
• Professional demeanor to represent the staff and services at Saint John's University.
• Availability to work rotating shifts and overtime as requested - including regular evening and weekend assignments.

• On the job training is provided.
• Previous experience in food service is helpful but not required.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds or less, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous service experience
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds or less, with or without reasonable accommodations and perform essential functions of job such as lifting, walking and standing.

• High School education.
• Customer service, related experience.
• Cashier experience, cash handling experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly observant.
• Precise accuracy with cash handling and money transactions.