Campus Dining Cook I — Entry-Level & Growth

Notre Dame Hospitality; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Hospitality in Notre Dame, IN is hiring a Cook 1 for North and South Dining Halls as a temporary, on-call position within the Campus Dining team.

You will perform basic food preparation, assist with simple cooking tasks under supervision, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen operations while learning foundational culinary skills and food safety practices.

This role offers hands-on experience in a busy university dining operation with growth opportunities in ND Dining.

Qualifications

• Entry-level kitchen or foodservice experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn culinary fundamentals and kitchen operations.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic food preparation including washing, cutting, portioning, and assembling ingredients.
• Assist with simple cooking tasks under direction of the Sous Chef.
• Support station setup, replenishment, and service needs.
• Assist team members during production and service.
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Learn and apply basic culinary techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Build foundational skills in preparation, organization, and execution.
• Demonstrate willingness to grow within ND Dining.

Skills

Teamwork

Instruction following

Willingness to learn

Sanitation basics

Job description

Notre Dame Hospitality in Notre Dame, IN is hiring a Cook 1 for North and South Dining Halls as a temporary, on-call position within the Campus Dining team.

You will perform basic food preparation, assist with simple cooking tasks under supervision, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen operations while learning foundational culinary skills and food safety practices.

This role offers hands-on experience in a busy university dining operation with growth opportunities in ND Dining.