Temp Support - Food Svc Worker DW

Purdue University; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest's Dining Services is seeking Part Time Food Service Workers to support daily operations by preparing, serving, and maintaining food service areas across campus dining locations. Work hours are approximately 19 hours per week, and benefits do not apply.

Key duties include food preparation, counter service, adherence to food safety standards, allergen awareness, and friendly, efficient service to students, faculty, and staff, reflecting the high standards of Leo's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service experience is a plus.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience with Purdue University Northwest Dining Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, cutting, and preparing ingredients.
• Label and date prepped items per food safety rules.
• Serve food from counters or steam tables with portion control.
• Maintain allergen information and communicate dietary needs.
• Clean and sanitize utensils and work areas daily.
• Complete temperature logs and daily cleaning checklists.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Food preparation

Allergen awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

City: Hammond

Job Summary

Purdue University Northwest's Dining Services is seeking Part Time Food Service Workers to support the daily operations by preparing, serving, and maintaining food service areas across campus dining locations. Key responsibilities include food preparation, counter and steam table service, adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, and providing friendly, efficient service to students, faculty, and staff. This position is essential to delivering a high-quality dining experience that reflects the standards of Dining Services.

Work hours: Approximately 19 hours/week

Benefits do not apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with washing, cutting, and preparing ingredients for meals, salads, and sandwiches, following standardized recipes and production sheets as directed.
• Labeling and dating prepped items per food safety requirements.
• Serving food from counters or steam tables, ensuring proper portion control and following dietary restrictions.
• Maintaining awareness of allergen information and communicating dietary accommodation needs to the culinary team.
• Replenishing service lines as needed.
• Cleaning and sterilizing utensils, equipment, and work areas, including sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes.
• Following dishwashing and ware-washing procedures.
• Maintaining temperature logs and completes daily cleaning checklists.
• Greeting customers, taking orders and answering questions in a friendly and professional manner, representing Leo's Dining with care.
• Directing students with questions about meal plans or dietary needs to the appropriate team member.
• Adhering to food safety guidelines (e.g., HACCP).
• Maintaining correct food temperatures, and using proper protective equipment.
• Completing required food handler training and certification.
• Participating in safety briefings.
• Reporting unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Education

• High school diploma/GED preferred

Experience

• Prior food service, restaurant, or cafeteria experience is a plus.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Experience with PNW Dining Services is preferred.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equalaccess university.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt