Part-Time Campus Cook — Entry Level Opportunity

Notre Dame International; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring a part-time Cook 1 within Three Leaf Catering in our campus Hospitality department. This entry-level role focuses on foundational cooking skills and supporting the team in a dynamic campus kitchen.

As a Cook 1, you will learn basic food preparation, time management, and food safety practices while maintaining a clean workstation and contributing to high-quality service for campus events and dining operations.

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, 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with fundamental food preparation, including chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and organizing mise en place
• Prepare simple menu items such as salads, sandwiches, and breakfast dishes, following recipes accurately
• Maintain a clean and stocked workstation throughout service
• Adhere strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards
• Receive and correctly store deliveries and supplies under supervision

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Standing for long periods

Physical stamina

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring a part-time Cook 1 within Three Leaf Catering in our campus Hospitality department. This entry-level role focuses on foundational cooking skills and supporting the team in a dynamic campus kitchen.

As a Cook 1, you will learn basic food preparation, time management, and food safety practices while maintaining a clean workstation and contributing to high-quality service for campus events and dining operations.