Student Employment

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Employers have told us that they want to hire graduates who have proven work experience. Housing and Food Services can help you gain valuable skills for the future, so you’re prepared.

There are nearly 1,500 student jobs available in Housing and Food Services. Below, we have listed the departments and many of the job opportunities. Although you may start your employment with HFS in an entry-level position, there are higher-level opportunities available throughout the division.

Start by looking over all of the options. In most cases, we can work around your schedule, and you can decide how many hours you want to work based on your other commitments. Then visit the locations where you’re interested in working and inquire about availability. Finally, submit your application!

ABCD Award for HFS hourly student employees who go above and beyond the call of duty

Recognize hardworking student employees
Customers, Co-workers, supervisors, or self can nominate
Winners selected four times per academic year
Winners are awarded $300 (taxable)

Submit a Nomination Form

Positions by Department

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Positions that are green and bold-faced are entry-level positions and are the most likely to be available. Other positions are available to existing employees and require a higher level of experience. At any time, you may check at the specific locations for availability.

University Residences

	Positions	Contact Information
Residence Halls & Apartments Student employees assist with all operations of the department.	Clerical/receptionists Night checkers Mailroom clerks Summer assistants Summer conference assistants Weekend custodial Maintenance and grounds Summer utility (Hiring begins in February for the following May, which includes painting and clean-up of facilities.)	Inquire at any residence hall front desk
Dining Courts Student employees will begin their employment as Associate I (serving and bussing) and may advance into leadership roles.	Associate I (serving and bussing the various stations, dishroom, and beverages) Associate II (student cook, cashier, and storekeeper) Associate III (student supervisor in training) Associate IV (student supervisor) Associate V (student manager and student coordinator in-training) Associate VI (student manager and student coordinator)	Windsor Dining Court [E-mail] Ford Dining Court [E-mail] Earhart Dining Court [E-mail] Hillenbrand Dining Court [E-mail] Wiley Dining Court [E-mail] All-American Dining Room [E-mail] Central Production Kitchen [E-mail] Inquire at any dining court entrance.
Mini-marts Student employees assist in customer service, cash handling, and the entire operation. Students may advance to leadership roles.	Associate II (student cashier/stocker) Associate III (student supervisor-in-training) Associate IV (student supervisor) Limited positions available.	BoilerCrossing (Meredith Hall) BoilerJunction (Tarkington Hall) Inquire at the specific operations.
Restaurants Student employees assist with customer service, cash handling, and the whole operation. Students may advance to leadership roles.	Associate II (student cook, cashier, and storekeeper) Associate III (student supervisor-in-training) Associate IV (student supervisor) Associate V (student manager and student coordinator in-training) Associate VI (student manager and student coordinator)	Cary Knight Spot Grill (Cary Quad) Harrison Grillé (Harrison Hall)

Purdue Memorial Union

	Positions	Contact Information
Retail Dining Services Includes positions in the restaurants and satellite operations	Server Cashier Supervisor Espresso operator Retail operations worker Waiter Host/hostess Dishwasher Cook Food-production worker Concessions-cart worker	Go to the Dining Services Office Room 23, PMU, across from Pappy's Remember to bring a copy of your schedule
Catering & Events Includes working at banquets and other events both inside and outside the Purdue Memorial Union	Server Clerk Coat check Bartender Catering captain Student coordinator Beverage captain	Go to the Catering and Events Office, 2nd floor, Room 160, PMU, across from PEFCU Remember to bring a copy of your schedule
Union Club Hotel	Front-desk clerk Front-desk clerk leader Bellmen Housekeeping Laundry	Go to the Union Club Hotel Front Desk Remember to bring a copy of your schedule
Recreation Center Customer-service based positions. Responsibilities include cash handling, answering telephone, and customer questions.	Student assistant manager (recreation) Recreation attendant	Go to the Recreation Center in the East basement of PMU Remember to bring a copy of your schedule
Service Student employees perform security rounds, maintain cleanliness of the facility, and greet customers and answer questions as required. Position requires walking, lifting, standing, and reaching.	Building manager Service worker	Go to the Catering and Events Office, 2nd floor, Room 160, PMU, across from PEFCU Remember to bring a copy of your schedule

Food Stores

	Positions
Food Stores Student employees assist in filling meat orders; operate grinders, slicers, etc.; and receive and put food away in designated locations, including refrigeration and freezers. Also responsible for delivering daily orders to on-campus locations.	Meat processing Warehouse Delivery

Elliott Hall of Music

	Positions
Technical Services Assists in setting up, operating and striking events.	Theatre Technicians
Video Production Services Assists in setting up, operating, and striking events plus some pre- and post-production.	Video Technicians
Guest Relations Employees will serve as ushers, ticket takers, and box office representatives.	Guest Relations Representatives
Administrative Services Assists with paperwork, filing, reports, and general office work.	Clerical/ Business Office

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