Temporary | Culinary Service Associate (The Olive Kitchen)

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety division is hiring temporary/on-call Culinary Service Associates for The Olive Kitchen in Campus Dining. The Culinary Service Associate is a back-of-house role that supports food production and service and helps ensure diners have an excellent experience. Duties include cleaning kitchen equipment, removing trash, cleaning floors and ceiling tiles, assisting with dish room setup and operation, and carrying out other general assignments. The role also supports serving-line upkeep, basic food preparation, replenishing food, safe operation of basic kitchen equipment, sanitation, dishwashing, and receiving and storing food and supplies.

Requirements

• Manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach and commit to the schedule created.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be able to stand for extended periods, up to six hours at a time.
• Be able to move around the café to attend to guests' needs.
• Available to start work in August.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with allergens is strongly preferred; The Olive Kitchen is an allergen kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations throughout service hours.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including washing and cutting vegetables, portioning ingredients, preparing simple salads, and assembling sandwiches or wraps as directed by culinary staff.
• Monitor and replenish food items on serving lines, ensuring continuous supply and alerting cooks when stock is low.
• 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, including scraping, loading and unloading the dish machine, and properly storing clean dishware.
• Support inventory management by assisting with receiving, rotating, and properly storing food and supplies.
• Clean kitchen equipment, remove trash, clean floors and ceiling tiles, and assist with dish room setup and operation.
• Participate in other general assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed