Temporary | Dish Crew
About The Position
The University of Notre Dame’s Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) Division is currently hiring for temporary/on-call Dish Crew Stewards. UOES leads the University’s event management, hospitality, and customer service operations, supporting student life, academic programs, research initiatives, athletics, alumni relations, and major campus events. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals starting their journey in a professional kitchen environment. As a Dish Steward Crew member, you'll develop foundational skills in kitchen sanitation, organization, and support, ensuring the smooth flow of operations. This position is intentionally structured with growth in mind. Individuals who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong communication skills will be well-positioned to take on increased responsibilities and potential leadership roles as the department evolves. Future opportunities may include deeper involvement in event logistics, equipment management, and front-of-house and back-of-house collaboration - skills essential for delivering elevated service standards and ensuring a seamless guest experience.
Requirements
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to cleanliness and organization.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform tasks such as bending to clean floor drains and climbing equipment/ladders.
- Highly dependable with a positive attitude and a proactive willingness to assist the team as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the dishwasher, ensuring proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedures.
- Keep the dish area clean and organized throughout your shift, adhering strictly to all cleaning and sanitation guidelines for food safety and health code compliance.
- Manually scrub and sanitize pots, pans, and kitchen tools.
- Scrape, sort, and efficiently load dirty dishes into the machine.
- Unload, inspect, and organize clean dishes for proper storage.
- Transport and restock clean dishes, glassware, and utensils to designated areas.
- Assist as needed, including emptying trash, cleaning tilts and kettles, spot sweeping/mopping, and restocking/sorting silverware.
- Assisting culinary staff with light prep, plating, and food distribution for both plated and buffet-style service
- Pulling and organizing equipment for events (e.g., chafers, platters, plates, etc.)
- Sorting and staging serviceware for FOH event teams
- Transporting hot/cold boxes to and from event spaces
- Returning equipment to the dish room and ensuring it is cleaned and stored in its proper location
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
