Temporary | Monitor (North & South Dining Hall)

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety division is hiring temporary/on-call Monitors for North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall within Campus Dining. The Monitor is a front-of-house position that welcomes guests and supports the mission and goals of a “Best in Class” dining program by creating a warm, friendly atmosphere and responding to guests’ needs. The role includes verifying eligibility for meal service, monitoring overcrowding, preventing unauthorized entry or guests leaving with excessive food, and maintaining dining hall cleanliness.

The Monitor greets students, faculty, staff, and guests; checks meal plans, student IDs, or other authorized access; and circulates through the dining area to answer general inquiries, direct patrons to stations, and address minor concerns. The role also involves maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment, reinforcing dining hall policies, cleaning tables and chairs as needed, and promptly reporting malfunctions, maintenance issues, or significant incidents to dining hall management. Candidates must be available to start in August, manage time effectively with minimal supervision, communicate and listen well, and be able to stand for up to six hours at a time. The position pays $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Available to start work in August.
• Able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Positive, respectful, and committed to the schedule created.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours at a time.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome students, faculty, staff, and guests upon entry in a friendly and professional manner.
• Verify meal plans, student IDs, or other authorized access and ensure entry protocols are followed.
• Monitor dining room activity to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, addressing spills, hazards, or disruptive behavior promptly.
• Circulate throughout the dining area to answer general inquiries, direct patrons to stations, and address minor concerns.
• Reinforce dining hall policies, including rules about outside food and proper waste disposal.
• Maintain the cleanliness of dining tables and chairs during service hours by wiping surfaces as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance issues, or significant incidents to dining hall management promptly.
• Maintain a visible and helpful presence to support a positive dining experience.
• Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed