Cook 2: Station Chef in Dynamic Campus Kitchen

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a Cook 2 to join our campus Hospitality team. You will manage a designated station, prepare a range of menu items, and work to ensure quality and efficiency during service.

Ideal candidates have solid cooking skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Pay rate is $18.50/hr, with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven community.

Qualifications

• Capable of time management with minimal supervision.
• Positive, respectful, and timely.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Maintain a standing position for extended periods (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products.
• Education: High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience: 2 years in a kitchen environment (preferred).
• Proficient in chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning proteins.
• Familiarity with sautéing, grilling, baking, frying, broiling, blanching, etc.
• Follow prep lists and recipes accurately and independently.
• Understanding plating techniques and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and consistently prepare and cook food items on your assigned station, ensuring proper presentation.
• Set up and break down your station with all necessary tools, ingredients, and supplies before and after service.
• Monitor food quality to ensure all items meet restaurant standards before they’re served.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to coordinate timing and maintain smooth service flow.
• Manage inventory by rotating stock, labeling, dating products, and minimizing food waste through proper handling.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Stamina

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a Cook 2 to join our campus Hospitality team. You will manage a designated station, prepare a range of menu items, and work to ensure quality and efficiency during service.

Ideal candidates have solid cooking skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Pay rate is $18.50/hr, with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven community.