Cook 3 | North Dining Hall

Notre Dame Hospitality; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Notre Dame is seeking a Cook 3 for North Dining Hall. This full-time role involves advanced food preparation across multiple stations, ensuring quality and portion control while following recipes and production schedules.

You will supervise Cook 1 and Cook 2 teammates, train new staff, and coordinate with the Sous Chef to maintain kitchen efficiency and safety. Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Progressive culinary experience in a commercial or high-volume setting.
• Proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and kitchen stations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced food preparation across multiple stations using standardized recipes.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Lead and train Cook 1 and Cook 2 team members as needed.
• Monitor station readiness, food levels, and service timing.
• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Label, store, and rotate food products properly.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Leadership support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

North Dining Hall, VP-UOES-Hospitality & Dining

• Notre Dame, IN, United States
• Full-time

Cook 3 | North Dining Hall

Company Description

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for a full-time Cook 3 in North Dining Hall in our Campus Dining department. The UOES division oversees the University’s event management, hospitality, and customer service functions, while also supporting student life, academic initiatives, research activities, and annual milestone celebrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute advanced food preparation and cooking across multiple stations in accordance with standardized recipes and production schedules
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, taste, and portioning
• Operate independently while supporting overall kitchen production and service execution
• Monitor station readiness, food levels, and service timing
• Provide informal leadership and daily guidance to Cook 1 and Cook 2 team members
• Assist in training new employees on recipes, techniques, and kitchen procedures
• Support production planning by organizing prep priorities and workflow
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all food products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment
• Assist with inventory awareness, product usage, and communication of shortages
• Support waste reduction through proper handling and batch production
• Identify operational challenges and communicate effectively with the Sous Chef
• Contribute to recipe ingredient selection and consistent product execution

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Progressive culinary experience in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume food-service environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and station production
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or degree
• Experience in high-volume dining operations
• Experience supporting training and development of staff

Pay Rate: $19.50/hr

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.