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College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph
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Posted: 25-Apr-26
Location: College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph
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Internal Number: 5321122
Culinary Services at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Sanitation Associate (Evenings).
$1,000 sign-on bonus valid through August 31, 2026. Terms applied to sign-on bonus can be provided by hiring manager.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 Program with 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.
The Sanitation Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the dish area, providing leadership and supervision to sanitation staff and student employees. This role is responsible for training staff and ensuring that cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards are consistently maintained while supervising the daily workflow and overall operation of the dish area.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) 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.
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, visit CSBSJU.
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.
Assist in standardizing procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of dish area operations.
Supervise and monitor daily activities in the dish area to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations.
Operate and monitor dish machines before, during, and after meal periods to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of dishes, flatware, and cookware.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safe operation of the dish room and related equipment.
Hold staff accountable for following established cleaning schedules for all dining service areas.
Ensure service and production areas are adequately stocked with clean equipment and supplies.
Support recycling and waste reduction programs by ensuring materials are properly sorted and procedures are followed.
Assist in training and providing feedback to part-time staff and student employees.
Secure kitchen and dining service areas as assigned, including locking doors and ensuring equipment is properly shut down.
Maintain a clean uniform and practice proper sanitation and safe work habits.
Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in custodial, dish room, sanitation, or food service operations OR prior experience providing lead, training, or supervisory oversight of staff or student employees.
One-year supervisory experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with culinary staff and student employees.
Willingness and ability to learn proper use of cleaning chemicals, products and equipment.
Ability to work evening shifts, every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Physical requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and smaller amounts frequently.
Frequent pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, and stooping.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Occasional exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold environments).
Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitizing solutions; must be able to use single-use and reusable gloves as required.
