Culinary Service Associate — Campus Dining (Temp/On‑Call)

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety division at Shields Athletic Dining Facility is seeking a Temporary Culinary Service Associate (CSA). This back-of-house role ensures all diners experience excellent food production and service, including cleaning kitchen areas, setup of the dish room, and general assignments to support smooth campus dining operations.

Key tasks include basic food prep, monitoring serving lines, operating simple kitchen equipment, and assisting with

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations throughout service hours
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing and cutting vegetables, portioning ingredients, preparing simple salads, or assembling sandwiches/wraps as directed by culinary staff
• Monitor and replenish food items on serving lines, ensuring a continuous supply and alerting cooks to low stock
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely, such as toasters, warmers, beverage dispensers, and coffee machines
• Clean and sanitize workstations, serving utensils, and equipment before, during, and after shiftsAssist with dishwashing duties, including scraping, loading and unloading the dish machine and proper storage of clean dishware
• Support inventory management by assisting with the receiving, rotating, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision
• Positive, respectful, and committed to the schedule you create
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time).
• Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety division at Shields Athletic Dining Facility is seeking a Temporary Culinary Service Associate (CSA). This back-of-house role ensures all diners experience excellent food production and service, including cleaning kitchen areas, setup of the dish room, and general assignments to support smooth campus dining operations.

Key tasks include basic food prep, monitoring serving lines, operating simple kitchen equipment, and assisting with