Cook 2 | Hospitality

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for Cook 2s within our campus Hospitality department (Three Leaf Catering, Rohr's, and Morris Inn Banquets). 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 2
As a Cook 2, you'll manage a designated station (e.g., grill, sauté, fryer) and prepare a wider range of menu items. This role requires solid cooking proficiency and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Accurately and consistently prepare and cook food items on your assigned station, ensuring proper presentation.
Set up and break down your station with all necessary tools, ingredients, and supplies before and after service.
Monitor food quality to ensure all items meet restaurant standards before they're served.
Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to coordinate timing and maintain smooth service flow.
Manage inventory by rotating stock, labeling, dating products, and minimizing food waste through proper handling.
Capable of managing time effectively with minimal supervision
Positive, respectful, and committed to being timely
Excellent communication and listening skills
Maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time).
Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Follow food safety procedures for handling, storing, and serving food products
Preferred Qualifications
Education Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 2 years
Confident and efficient in chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning proteins.
Familiarity with sautéing, grilling, baking, frying, broiling, blanching, etc.
Ability to follow prep lists and recipes accurately and independently.
Understands basic plating techniques and portion control.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No