Part-Time Culinary Service Associate - Dining Hall Support

Notre Dame Hospitality; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is seeking a part-time Culinary Service Associate for South and North Dining Halls. This back-of-house position covers cleaning, dish room support, and basic food prep in a campus dining environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean serving lines, assisting with basic prep, stocking items, and supporting dishwashing and inventory tasks. Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling apply.

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.

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

Listening

Standing 6 hours

Guest service

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is seeking a part-time Culinary Service Associate for South and North Dining Halls. This back-of-house position covers cleaning, dish room support, and basic food prep in a campus dining environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean serving lines, assisting with basic prep, stocking items, and supporting dishwashing and inventory tasks. Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling apply.