Part-Time Kitchen & Dish Ops Associate

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

Job summary

Three Leaf Catering at the University of Notre Dame is hiring a Part-Time Service Associate to support back-of-house operations within the Center for Culinary Excellence. This essential role helps deliver high-quality food and hospitality across campus while contributing to a safe, well-run service environment.

You will assist with dish room tasks, clean tableware and equipment, manage waste, and support logistics for events.

Qualifications

• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail with cleanliness and organization.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and bend to clean floor drains.
• Highly dependable with a positive attitude and proactive willingness to assist the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety and ensure a safe working environment for all staff and guests within CCE.
• Lead and assist with cleaning all tableware and kitchen equipment.
• Support dish room operations, including setup, organization and cleaning.
• Operate the dish machine, ensuring proper sorting of trays, glass, utensils, carts and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and care of kitchen equipment.
• Manage waste, emptying all trash, cardboard and recycling containers.
• Collaborate effectively with the dish team on a daily basis.
• Assist in the reorganization of all kitchen and event serviceware across the Center of Culinary Excellence to maintain efficiency and readiness for items to be used again.
• Assist with logistics, including loading/unloading trucks and breaking down carts.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Three Leaf Catering at the University of Notre Dame is hiring a Part-Time Service Associate to support back-of-house operations within the Center for Culinary Excellence. This essential role helps deliver high-quality food and hospitality across campus while contributing to a safe, well-run service environment.

You will assist with dish room tasks, clean tableware and equipment, manage waste, and support logistics for events.