Campus Culinary Support Associate - Allergen-Friendly Kitchen

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring for temporary/on-call Culinary Service Associates in The Olive Kitchen in our Campus Dining department. The CSA role focuses on food preparation support, dish room duties, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to ensure high‑quality service.

Available to start in August, candidates should be able to stand for extended periods, move around the cafe, and communicate clearly with staff.

Qualifications

• Allergen awareness/experience preferred.
• Available to start work in August.
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours.
• Ability to move around the cafe to attend to guests.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations during service.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed by culinary staff.
• Monitor and replenish food items on serving lines and alert cooks to low stock.
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and equipment.
• Assist with dishwashing duties and proper storage of clean dishware.
• Support inventory management with receiving, rotating, and storage of food and supplies.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring for temporary/on-call Culinary Service Associates in The Olive Kitchen in our Campus Dining department. The CSA role focuses on food preparation support, dish room duties, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to ensure high‑quality service.

Available to start in August, candidates should be able to stand for extended periods, move around the cafe, and communicate clearly with staff.