Are you ready to unite your professional culinary talents with your Catholic faith to make a lasting impact? Saint John Vianny Theological Seminary is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen team to provide quality food to our seminarians and retired priests—advancing the mission of Saint John Vianny Theological Seminary. This is a 9-month position, aligned with the academic calendar, with scheduled time off during the summer months.

Why Join Us?

• Live Your Faith: Be part of a workplace where Catholic values are celebrated and integrated into daily life.
• Mission-Driven Work: Your contributions will have a lasting impact on our Church and community.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team committed to fostering human flourishing and proclaiming the Gospel.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Execution: Prepare daily meals, including for Prophet Elijah House, support kitchen staff for timely production, and collaborate on menu planning to optimize ingredient use and reduce waste; responsible for desserts and bread service.
• Inventory & Ordering: Support inventory control and ordering, receive and store deliveries using FIFO practices, and help maintain organized storage areas.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Ensure clean, organized workspaces in line with HACCP standards; support overall kitchen and dining cleanliness; and assist with deep cleaning during seminarian breaks.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church and eager to carry out the mission of Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary.
• Align with the values and mission of the Catholic Church in an Apostolic Age.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional culinary experience required; kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient in diverse cooking techniques, protein fabrication, knife skills, and meal presentation.
• Knowledge of federal and local food safety regulations; ServSafe certification required or must be obtained upon hire.
• Knowledgeable in baking, sauces, soups, and proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; calm under pressure and team oriented.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and willing to support all aspects of kitchen operations, including events and cleaning.
• Willingness to flex time during holidays to assist in preparing meals for Prophet Elijah House; some after-hours work may be required.

Great Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options
• Virtual Care Services with MyCatholicDoctor.com
• Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage Therapy/Naturopathy.
• Natural Family Planning up to $500 per year for education, supplies, and materials.
• Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials
• Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Day of Rest spiritual retreat day
• Retirement Plan: Annual Employer Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan plus employee deferrals.
• Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Catholic Biblical School: Free and discount courses.