Demi Sous Pastry Chef Hospitality - $19.75 to $23 per HOUR

The University of Notre Dame is a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, rooted deeply in a tradition inspired by its Catholic character. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this university is more than just a place of employment; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every staff member is valued and supported. Notre Dame’s environment nurtures the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — fostering a culture that prioritizes well-being and personal growth. Employees find a genuine sense of belonging and the opportunity to grow their careers while contributing positively to the university’s mission and the broader community. Notre Dame places a high value on inclusivity and strives to create a workplace where everyone can flourish, making it a top-ranked employer and a respected place to build a long-term career. The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division plays a crucial role supporting the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions. This division also underpins student life, academic initiatives, research activities, and annual milestone celebrations, aiming to provide a seamless and engaging experience for the campus community and its guests. The Demi Sous Pastry Chef position is a full-time role within the UOES Hospitality department, offering a salary range between $19.75 and $23.00 per hour. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about baking and pastry arts and who want to be part of a world-class dining program at a leading university. The Demi Sous Pastry Chef will manage and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation while adhering to challenging culinary practices and standards. This role requires a leader who can effectively manage a culinary team, contribute to staff development through training and performance evaluation, and ensure that all culinary operations run smoothly and efficiently. By joining Notre Dame, the Demi Sous Pastry Chef will not only gain valuable professional experience but also become part of a community that values collaboration, leadership, and innovation in culinary arts. This position offers the chance to influence the dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by delivering exceptional pastry products and maintaining rigorous quality and sanitation standards. The role requires a dynamic individual committed to detail, team coordination, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced hospitality environment. With a focus on quality and service excellence, the Demi Sous Pastry Chef contributes meaningfully to Notre Dame’s reputation for outstanding dining and event hospitality programs that complement the university’s distinguished academic and research activities. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional seeking career growth in a supportive, mission-driven community environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of professional baking pastry experience
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a culinary setting
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Capability to maintain effective teamwork and positive kitchen environment