Line Cook - Evening Shift

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Line Cook position (Cook I) within the Northsider in Dining Services.Pay: $19.00 an hourEvening shift, 12:30 PM to 9:00 PMFull Time, 12 months out of the yearWork directly for the university, not a food service companyThis 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 Remissionfor employees, spouses, and dependentsGenerous Retirement Contributionsto support your futureComprehensive Health Coverageincluding medical, dental, and visionFully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&DPaid Parental Leaveto support growing familiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 operationsInteract with customers and prepare customized, made-to-order menu items in a high-volume environmentPrep food throughout shift and assist all culinary staff in completing prep sheetSet up/close down open line workstation for serviceFollow ServSafe food handling guidelines and maintain a clean work stationAt 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 MinnesotaSuccessful completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment for all Dining Services positionsThis 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 APPLYAll 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.

Created: 2026-02-27