Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is currently hiring for full-time Cook 3s in the Shields Athletic Dining Facility in our Campus Dining department.

Cook 3

Reporting to the Sous Chef, the Cook 3 is an advanced Back of the House (BOH) culinary position responsible for high-level food preparation, execution, and daily operational support within a high-volume ND Dining environment. This role operates with a high degree of independence and is expected to demonstrate strong culinary technique, consistency, and sound judgment.

The Cook 3 provides day-to-day guidance to Cook 1 and Cook 2 team members, supports production flow, and helps maintain quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute advanced food preparation and cooking across multiple stations in accordance with standardized recipes and production schedules
Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, taste, and portioning
Operate independently while supporting overall kitchen production and service execution
Monitor station readiness, food levels, and service timing
Provide informal leadership and daily guidance to Cook 1 and Cook 2 team members
Assist in training new employees on recipes, techniques, and kitchen procedures
Support production planning by organizing prep priorities and workflow
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all food products
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment
Assist with inventory awareness, product usage, and communication of shortages
Support waste reduction through proper handling and batch production
Identify operational challenges and communicate effectively with the Sous Chef
Contribute to recipe ingredient selection and consistent product execution

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Progressive culinary experience in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume foodservice environment
Demonstrated proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and station production
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal culinary training or degree
Experience in high-volume dining operations
Experience supporting training and development of staff

Certification Requirement:

American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Culinarian (CC) required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire

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