Temporary | Dining Service Associate (Campus & Auxiliary Dining Halls)
About The Position
The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for multiple on-call/temporary positions in the Campus 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. Dining Service Associate The Dining Service Associate (DSA) is a “front-of-house” position. This person is responsible for ensuring all diners feel welcome by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere and being responsive to the changing needs and desires of customers. The DSA will complete general assignments related to the preparation, presentation, service and clean-up of food production and service through standards of service and hospitality. The University of Notre Dame is proud to be ranked #1 on the Forbes Best Large Employer list , a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and truly valued as part of our beloved community.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height
- Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests in a high-volume dining hall environment
- Efficiently serve food items to patrons, ensuring appropriate portion sizes and appealing presentation
- Assist with food service by setting up serving lines, restocking food items, and ensuring all stations are clean and well-presented
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in dining areas, including wiping down tables, chairs, and serving surfaces regularly
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed, such as portioning items, slicing bread, or preparing beverages
- Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper hygiene, glove usage, and temperature monitoring, to ensure the health and safety of diners.
- Help with inventory management by receiving deliveries, stocking shelves, and organizing storage areas
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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