Part-Time Culinary Service Associate | Columba Hall

At the University of Notre Dame, we are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, we foster an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

About the role

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring a part-time Culinary Service Associate in Columba Hall. This "back-of-house" position is critical to ensuring all diners experience excellent food production and service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations throughout service hours
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing and cutting vegetables, portioning ingredients, preparing simple salads, or assembling sandwiches/wraps as directed by culinary staff
• Monitor and replenish food items on serving lines, ensuring a continuous supply and alerting cooks to low stock
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely, such as toasters, warmers, beverage dispensers, and coffee machines
• Clean and sanitize workstations, serving utensils, and equipment before, during, and after shifts
• Assist with dishwashing duties, including scraping, loading, and unloading the dish machine, and proper storage of clean dishware
• Support inventory management by assisting with the receiving, rotating, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Clean kitchen equipment, remove trash, clean floors and ceiling tiles
• Assist with set-up and operation of the dish room and participate in other general assignments

Requirements

• Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision
• Positive, respectful, and committed to the schedule you create
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time)
• Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests

Pay

$17.50/hr