Cook II - Multi-Station Kitchen Lead

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

Job summary

University of Notre Dame is hiring a full-time Cook 2 for South Dining Hall as part of the Campus Dining team. The role reports to the Sous Chef and involves preparing and cooking food to established recipes, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety on a busy campus kitchen.

The candidate will work across multiple stations, support daily operations, and contribute to HACCP-compliant processes. A high school diploma or GED and relevant kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Relevant culinary or foodservice experience.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking methods and kitchen operations.
• Ability to perform with moderate independence in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and production needs.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, taste, and portioning.
• Support multiple stations and assist with service execution.
• Monitor station readiness and food levels.
• Follow directions from the Sous Chef and support team workflow.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Assist with inventory awareness and product usage.

Skills

Cooking methods

Kitchen operations

Moderate independence

Food safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Notre Dame is hiring a full-time Cook 2 for South Dining Hall as part of the Campus Dining team. The role reports to the Sous Chef and involves preparing and cooking food to established recipes, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety on a busy campus kitchen.

The candidate will work across multiple stations, support daily operations, and contribute to HACCP-compliant processes. A high school diploma or GED and relevant kitchen experience are required.