Culinary Production Clerk

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Culinary Production Clerk to support dining operations. The role combines clerical tasks with light kitchen support, focusing on accurate order entry, scheduling, mail distribution, and onboarding of new hires.

You will help maintain a clean, organized work environment while delivering high-quality customer service in a student-centered dining setting. Responsibilities include data entry, inventory management, and assisting with food preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years general office/clerical experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs frequently.
• ServSafe Certification can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update orders, schedules, and meal history.
• Manage mail distribution and office inventory.
• Support dining administration and onboarding of new hires.
• Assist kitchen operations and food prep as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and professional demeanor.

Skills

Office experience

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

The Culinary Production Clerk will serve as clerical and kitchen support for dining operations. This position will oversee daily office functions and provide support to the dining administration team. Oversee the dining office area, which is a student-centered environment and prioritize responsibilities while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service. Enter and update orders, schedules, mail distribution, office inventory, printing, and tracking meal history. Coordinate orientation and paperwork for new hires. As kitchen support, you may be asked to; perform a variety of light food service responsibilities. Tasks may include food preparation and maintaining a clean organized work environment. Maintain a positive attitude with a strong customer service focus.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years general office/clerical experience
• Will also accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision-making, and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail and stress tolerance.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Basic math skills, filing, editing, proof reading, database management and office procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, including Publisher.
• Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification.

What is helpful:

• University Residences or Dining Court experience helpful.
• knowledge of food preparation.
• Additional required competencies may include financial, coaching, delegation, planning, and food prep.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

EOE:

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma/GED