Culinary Service Associate | Moreau Seminary

Notre Dame Hospitality; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Notre Dame is hiring a Culinary Service Associate for Moreau Seminary in the Campus Dining department. This back-of-house role ensures clean stations, proper dishroom operations, and safe food handling to support a welcoming dining experience.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, inventory support, and operating basic kitchen equipment, with an emphasis on teamwork and reliability in a full-time setting at Notre Dame.

Qualifications

• Time management and reliability for a back-of-house role.
• Clear communication with team and diners.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to move, lift and handle items up to 25 pounds.
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and equipment.
• Assist with dishwashing and proper storage of clean dishware.
• Support inventory management and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Stamina (standing)

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Food safety procedures

Customer service mindset

Job description

Location: Notre Dame, IN, United States.
Employment Type: Full-time

Culinary Service Associate | Moreau Seminary

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

BACK OF HOUSE POSITION: The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for a full-time Culinary Service Associate in Moreau Seminary 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.

The Culinary Service Associate

The Culinary Service Associate (CSA) is a “back-of-house” position. This position is critical to ensuring all diners experience excellent food production and service. This person is responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment, removing trash, cleaning floors and ceiling tiles, assisting with set-up and operation of the dish room, and participating in other general assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely, such as toasters, warmers, beverage dispensers, and coffee machines

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $17.50/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.