Culinary Service Associate — Dynamic Campus Dining

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring for full-time Culinary Service Associates in North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall within Campus Dining. The CSA is a back-of-house role ensuring food production and service meet high standards, including dish room operations and general assignments.

Pay rate is $17.50/hr. Available to start in August; a schedule focused on reliability, teamwork, and guest satisfaction is expected.

Qualifications

• Available to start work in August.
• 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).
• Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the 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 shifts.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Stamina

Guest service

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring for full-time Culinary Service Associates in North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall within Campus Dining. The CSA is a back-of-house role ensuring food production and service meet high standards, including dish room operations and general assignments.

Pay rate is $17.50/hr. Available to start in August; a schedule focused on reliability, teamwork, and guest satisfaction is expected.