About the role
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Req Id: 43277
Job Title: Temp Support - Food Svc Worker DW
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/equal access university.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 7/23/26
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