PartTime Culinary Service Associate South and North Dining Halls

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

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame is hiring part-time Culinary Service Associates for the South and North Dining Halls within the Campus Dining department. This back-of-house role supports food production, cleaning, dish room operations, and general kitchen tasks to ensure smooth service for diners.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean serving lines, assisting with basic food prep, monitoring stock, operating kitchen equipment safely, and supporting dishwashing and inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Positive, respectful and dependable with the schedule you create.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to move around the cafe to attend to guests' needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines and condiment stations.
• Assist with basic food prep like washing/cutting vegetables and assembling sandwiches.
• Monitor and replenish items on serving lines and alert cooks to low stock.
• Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely (toasters, warmers, coffee machines).
• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and equipment before/during/after shifts.
• Assist with dishwashing and proper storage of clean dishware.
• Support inventory by helping with receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Stamina/Endurance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for part-time Culinary Service Associates in South and North Dining Halls 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.

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:

• 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

Qualifications:

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

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.