Temporary | Culinary Service Associate (Shields Athletic Dining Facility)

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

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About The Position

The Culinary Service Associate (CSA) is a back-of-house role in the Shields Athletic Dining Facility’s Campus Dining department. This temporary, on-call position supports food production and service to help ensure diners have a positive experience. Duties include cleaning kitchen equipment, removing trash, cleaning floors and ceiling tiles, assisting with dish room setup and operation, and completing other general assignments. The role also supports serving-line upkeep, basic food preparation, replenishment of food items, safe operation of basic kitchen equipment, sanitation, dishwashing, and inventory handling.

Requirements

• Manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Be positive, respectful, and committed to the schedule created.
• Have 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations during 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 serving-line food items and alert cooks when stock is low.
• Safely operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment, 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 by scraping, loading, and unloading the dish machine and properly storing clean dishware.
• Assist 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

• Education Level: No Education Listed