University of Notre Dame · 23 hours ago
Temporary | Service Associate (Campus & Auxiliary Dining Halls)
The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care. They are seeking multiple on-call/temporary Service Associates for their Campus Dining Halls, responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas.
EducationHigher EducationService Industry
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
Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of serving lines, food displays, and condiment stations throughout service hours
Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing and cutting vegetables, portioning ingredients, preparing simple salads, or assembling sandwiches/wraps as directed by culinary staff
Monitor and replenish food items on serving lines, ensuring a continuous supply and alerting cooks to low stock
Operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment safely, such as toasters, warmers, beverage dispensers, and coffee machines
Clean and sanitize workstations, serving utensils, and equipment before, during, and after shifts
Assist with dishwashing duties, including scraping, loading, and unloading the dish machine, and proper storage of clean dishware
Support inventory management by assisting with the receiving, rotating, and proper storage of food and supplies
Greet and welcome students, faculty, staff, and guests upon entry to the dining hall in a friendly and professional manner
Verify meal plans, student IDs, or other authorized access for all individuals entering the dining hall, ensuring proper entry protocols are followed
Monitor dining room activity to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, promptly addressing any spills, hazards, or disruptive behavior
Circulate throughout the dining area, assisting patrons with general inquiries, directing them to different stations, or addressing minor concerns
Ensure compliance with dining hall policies, such as "no outside food" or proper waste disposal, politely reminding patrons as needed
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of dining tables and chairs during service hours, wiping down surfaces as needed
Report any equipment malfunctions, maintenance issues, or significant incidents to dining hall management immediately
Support the overall dining experience by maintaining a visible and helpful presence, contributing to a positive atmosphere
Qualification
Required
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
Company
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is the premiere Catholic research university in the United States.
H1B Sponsorship
University of Notre Dame has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (22)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2025-12-30
2025-12-12
Company data provided by crunchbase