Line Cook

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Line Cook position (Cook I) in Dining Services. 

• Pay: $19.00 an hour
• Shifts Available:
  • 12:30PM - 9:00PM
  • 2:00PM - 10:30 PM
• Full Time, 12 months out of the year
• Work directly for the university, not a food service company

This position works a flexible schedule based on business needs and could include nights and weekends.

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

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cook I position is a short-order, open line cook who prepares food and assists with general food preparation tasks, such as gathering food items, reading recipes and preparing food for service.

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience in short order food preparation and/or volume cooking; preferred qualifications include culinary school training and ServSafe certification from the State of Minnesota
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment for all Dining Services positions

This position designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential employees are 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.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). 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. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity 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.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at 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