Seminary Domestic Life Coordinator

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, affiliated with the University of St. Thomas, seeks a Seminary Domestic Life Coordinator to oversee kitchen operations and guestroom turnover for the priest community, preparing 3 evening meals weekly and maintaining dining and lounge spaces.

Responsibilities include menu planning with dietary needs, inventory management, cleaning, and coordinating with Front Desk for guest departures; candidates should have ServSafe certification and a valid drivers

Qualifications

• High School education or the equivalent.
• Experience in a high-volume food service operation.
• ServSafe certification from Minnesota.
• Valid driver’s license; DMV background check required.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and food preparation for priest community, with dietary accommodations.
• Maintain inventory and restock kitchen essentials; practice FIFO.
• Keep kitchen and lounge clean; maintain appliances and dishwasher duties.
• Clean priest rooms and guest rooms; assist with turnover on 4th floor.
• Coordinate with Front Desk/Guestmaster on departures and arrivals.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and assist with project-related tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School education

Food service experience

Driver's license

ServSafe certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity invites qualified candidates to apply for a Seminary Domestic Life Coordinator.

THE SAINT PAUL SEMINARY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity (SPSSOD) is operated under an affiliation agreement between the University of St. Thomas, the Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The vision, mission and core values are as follows:

Vision (Why we exist): We envision Church leaders on fire with the Holy Spirit, equipping the faithful to transform the world in Jesus Christ.

Mission (What we do): We provide integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons, or lay leaders in their local Church.

Core Values (How we operate):

• Foster Christ-centered growth: We cultivate growth in Jesus Christ of each member of our community, rooting all we do in His love, example and teachings.
• Engage in personal accompaniment: We walk alongside and assist each person to become aware of, understand and respond to God's grace.
• Thrive through use of our gifts: We celebrate the natural gifts God has already given to each individual and seek a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit and His gifts.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for and a commitment to our vision, mission and core values.

The successful candidate will also have a strong background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Church and respect for magisterial teaching.

Hiring will be contingent upon the successful completion of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis’ "E3" Requirements of Safe Environment Training (see https://safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3/), including manifesting a commitment to follow the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

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 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remissionfor employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributionsto support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverageincluding medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leaveto support growing families

Salary Range: $22.00 an hour to $26.00 an hour

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.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for preparing 3 evening meals a week (generally Mon. thru Wed.) of high quality for the priest community (varying from 2-14 priests per meal), cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and lounge area, cleaning priest rooms, and turning over guest rooms on the 4th floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Menu planning, food preparation, and service: Menu planning to include alternate options for individuals with special dietary needs. Clean and prepare fresh foods according to recipe specifications and as much as possible from scratch and following ServSafe food handling guidelines. Serve an evening meal to the priest community, generally 3x per week (Mon thru Wed). (During J-term and summers: fewer meals and more cleaning or other duties).

2. Inventory Maintenance: Maintain an inventory of kitchen goods. Label and date items once opened. Practice FIFO. Restock kitchen essentials as needed year-round. Maintain shopping lists for a grocery store and/or a wholesale goods seller. Shop as needed.

3. Maintaining a Clean Workspace: Maintain daily upkeep and cleaning of the 4th floor kitchen, 5th floor kitchen storage, and cleaning of the lounge area. Clean and provide basic care for the kitchen appliances and items. Assist with loading and emptying of the dishwasher and hand-wash other items as needed. Maintain refrigerator in cleanliness and disposing of outdated food.

4. Clean Priest Rooms: Clean each room (approximately 7 rooms) as instructed by that particular resident priest (e.g. toilet, shower, vanity, vacuuming, etc.)

5. Turnover 4th Floor Guest Rooms: Clean guest rooms (approximately 4 rooms) upon guest departure, including sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, restocking supplies, changing sheets and towels, vacuuming, hanging guest sign on door, etc. Collaborate with Front Desk / Guestmaster on timing of departures and arrivals.

6. Attend monthly staff meeting (Sept. – Dec., Feb. – May). During slow times (e.g., J-Term and Summer) consult with Operations Coordinator to assist with project-related needs (e.g., guest room preparation for conferences).

7. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or the equivalent
• Some experience in a high-volume food service operation.
• Must have a ServSafe certification from the State of Minnesota.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for driving the seminary van to shop for grocery/wholesale goods. A DMV background check is required for this position.
• Must have the capacity to regularly prepare meals with flexibility in number of people served from 2-14 while maintaining fine quality, and menu-planning experience to include an understanding of special dietary needs.
• Prepare one monthly meal during school year for about 20.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.