Part-Time Culinary Service Associate | South Dining Hall

Division: VP-UOES-Hospitality & Dining • Unit: South Dining Hall

About the role

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring part-time Culinary Service Associates in South Dining Hall. This “back-of-house” position ensures 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, and assist with set-up and operation of the dish room
• Participate in other general assignments as needed

Qualifications

• 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