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University of Notre Dame

Temporary Cook (Campus & Auxiliary Dining Halls)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.50
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Work Schedule

On-call
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame is a distinguished institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana, renowned not only for its academic excellence but also for its vibrant, mission-driven community that deeply values and supports every employee. Rooted in a rich tradition of excellence and inspired by Catholic values, the University offers a unique working environment where personal well-being is prioritized and employees are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Notre Dame’s commitment goes beyond just being a workplace—it's a close-knit community that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, creating a culture where every member feels a strong sense of belonging... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in a food preparation or cook role preferred
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to maintaining clean and safe kitchen environments
  • Ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds safely

Job Qualifications

  • 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 cafe 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

Job Duties

  • Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items including entrees sides soups and desserts following standardized recipes and production sheets for large scale dining operations
  • Ensure all food is prepared and served in accordance with established food safety and sanitation guidelines and university health department regulations
  • Monitor food quality taste and presentation making adjustments as needed to maintain high standards and student satisfaction
  • Operate and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens grills fryers slicers and mixers in a safe and efficient manner
  • Assist with inventory management including receiving storing and rotating food products to minimize waste and ensure freshness
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area including food preparation stations cooking equipment and storage areas

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Experience

No experience required

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