On-Call Culinary Service Associate — Dining Hall

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

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for temporary/on-call Culinary Service Associates in North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall within Campus Dining. The CSA role is a back-of-house position focused on food production, sanitation, and basic kitchen tasks.

As a Culinary Service Associate, you will support dish room operations, cleaning, and general assignments to ensure smooth service. Pay rate is $17.50/hr.

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 stand for up to 6 hours at a time.
• Ability to move around the café to assist 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

Time management

Communication

Stamina

Mobility

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for temporary/on-call Culinary Service Associates in North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall within Campus Dining. The CSA role is a back-of-house position focused on food production, sanitation, and basic kitchen tasks.

As a Culinary Service Associate, you will support dish room operations, cleaning, and general assignments to ensure smooth service. Pay rate is $17.50/hr.