Dining & Culinary Student Associate — Free Meals

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with shift

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette is hiring for Fall 2026 as a Dining & Culinary Student Associate. You may work in dining courts, Pete's Za, 1 Bowl, or Lawson OTG, with flexible scheduling around classes.

You’ll gain time management, communication, and teamwork skills, typically working 10-12 hours per week, and enjoy a free meal with every shift. Eligible work-study or non-work study applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Acquire new skills for your resume such as time management, communication, and teamwork.
• Flexible scheduling around classes and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Work in Purdue Dining & Culinary locations such as dining courts, Pete's Za, 1 Bowl, or Lawson OTG.
• Meeting and helping diners and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
• Assisting with maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the dining locations.
• Participating in team-based tasks and supporting service operations during shifts.
• Moderate physical activity frequently lifts 25-50 lbs. and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette is hiring for Fall 2026 as a Dining & Culinary Student Associate. You may work in dining courts, Pete's Za, 1 Bowl, or Lawson OTG, with flexible scheduling around classes.

You’ll gain time management, communication, and teamwork skills, typically working 10-12 hours per week, and enjoy a free meal with every shift. Eligible work-study or non-work study applicants encouraged to apply.