Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for a full-time Cook 3 in the **Campus & Auxiliary 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.

Cook 3

Cook 3 is an intermediate-level culinary role for individuals ready to independently execute complex dishes and take on leadership responsibilities. You'll demonstrate advanced cooking skills, strong station management, and help mentor junior cooks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute advanced culinary techniques, including butchery, sauce-making, and grilling proteins to precise specifications across various stations as needed.
• Lead or supervise junior cooks during service, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
• Assist the Sous Chef or Head Chef with recipe testing, prep lists, and production schedules.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health codes and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Actively participate in daily briefings and contribute feedback to improve workflow and overall kitchen performance

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.

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 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

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $19.50/hr

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.