Residential Dining Lead

Residential Dining Lead

Salary

$19.10 - $19.25 Hourly

Location

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN

Job Type

Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Full Time

Job Number

02281

Department

Dining Service - SJU

Opening Date

10/07/2026

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Summary

Culinary Services at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (0.95 FTE), benefit eligible position of Residential Dining Lead.

The Residential Dining Lead is responsible for providing high-quality dining services to the Saint John’s community and assisting students, faculty, staff, and guests. As a member of the Culinary Services team, this position supports residential dining, catering, as well as monastery and retirement center dining operations. The Residential Dining Lead provides leadership, training, and operational support across assigned dining locations and serves as a key resource for customers and staff.

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 Programwith 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 csbsju.edu/jobs.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visitCSBSJU (http://www.csbsju.edu/about) .

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.

Inclusive Excellence (https://www.csbsju.edu/inclusive-excellence/)

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Responsibilities

Culinary Service Support

• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming dining, service, and food station areas, ensuring spaces are well-stocked and operated in accordance with sanitation standards.

• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining knowledge of menu offerings, answering questions, addressing concerns, and ensuring food is presented and served in an appealing and professional manner.

• Organize and provide daily food and beverage service while serving as the primary day-to-day contact for monastery customers. Assist with service and operational support across Culinary Services operations as needed. Assist with the preparation, assembly, production, and service of quality menu items across Culinary Services operations, including catering and special events.

• Operate cash registers, process credit card transactions, and accurately handle cash payments.

• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned duties in accordance with all safety, sanitation, and departmental procedures.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers to support efficient operations and a positive dining experience.

• Adhere to all guidelines, procedures, and specification sheets applicable to the Monastery and Retirement Center dining operations.

• Maintain a professional appearance, clean uniform, and sanitary work practices.

• Provide input and feedback regarding menu development, operational improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and service enhancements.

Supervision

• Provide training, guidance, supervision, and support to student, temporary, and other assigned staff, including instruction on work procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and skill development.

• Coordinate, monitor, and adjust student employee schedules to meet operational needs.

• Close and secure assigned dining locations ensuring all required closing procedures are completed.

• Serve as lead point person in the absence of the Residential Dining and Catering Manager by addressing staffing needs, responding to customer service concerns, following accident and emergency procedures, and documenting significant customer or staff incidents.

• Provide day-to-day direction to student employees during assigned shifts.

• Support daily dish room operations by monitoring staffing levels, training staff on the safe and proper use of dishwashing equipment, and providing assistance as needed.

Other

• Attend and participate in meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required.

• Observe and implement all applicable safety and sanitation procedures.

• Maintain knowledge of food allergy awareness and appropriate food-allergy service procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• ServSafe® Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

• Food service and/or production experience preferred

• Familiarity with and ability to follow to standardized recipes preferred

• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills

• Strong customer service skills and effective staff supervision practices

• Ability to remain, positive, professional, and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of competence in assigned responsibilities. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks

• Ability and willingness to work a rotating schedule, including evenings and every other weekend

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures

• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring significant use of entire body, including standing, walking, climbing step ladders, balancing, stooping, and handling materials in a safe manner

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, often for several hours during a shift

• Visual acuity sufficient to monitor cleanliness and safety standards, as well as inspect food quality and presentation

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 [email protected] (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/jobs/3500507/[email protected]) .

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.

The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE

CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary.

You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.

VACATION

Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours.

Employees working 100% time receive the following:

Vacation days per year Years employed

16 days 1-10 years

20 days 11+ years

HOLIDAYS

Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.

VISION PLAN

This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

TUITION REMISSION

Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer; up to a maximum of 2 courses per year.

There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment.There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities.

Tuition assistance is also available at Saint John's Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees.

PARENTAL LEAVE

A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE.

Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to

all employees and immediate family members.

RETIREMENT

Defined Contribution Plan

CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).

Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out.

The employee/employer contributions are as follows:

Year Employee Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution

1 3% 1%

2 3% 3%

3 3% 5%

4 3% 7%

5 3% 9%

Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Saint John's University College of Saint Benedict

Human Resources Office Human Resources Office

Quadrangle 127 Schoenecker

Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374

Phone (320) 363-5500 Phone (320) 363-5500

Fax (320) 363-6092 Fax (320) 363-6092

• Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24

01

Are you able and willing to work a rotating schedule, including evenings and every other weekend?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to hold employment in the U.S.? If you are offered employment, you will be required to complete a certification form and supply acceptable documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to be employed.

• Yes

• No

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict

Address

37 South College Ave

Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374

Phone

(320) 363-5501

Website

http://www.csbsju.edu/