Student Worker Lead - 3rd St Market - Purdue - Retail Dining

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a deep commitment to service and sustainability, Aramark focuses on creating positive impacts for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company believes in fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop their talents, fuel their passions, and achieve professional growth. By prioritizing diversity and equal employment opportunities, Aramark ensures a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, and other legally protected characteristics. Aramark is not just a company, but a community dedicated to excellence in service and supporting each individual to reach their full potential.

The role of Lead Student Worker within Aramark’s food service operations is a vital position responsible for supervising, training, and managing daily food preparation and service activities. This position oversees the production and maintenance of work schedules, ensuring that food items are served safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. The Lead Student Worker is entrusted with maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and inventory control. This includes ensuring that all food items are stored properly, adhering to health and safety regulations, and maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment.

Additional responsibilities involve supervising and evaluating food service staff, promoting employee morale, teamwork, and professional growth. The Lead Student Worker also performs preventative maintenance on equipment, manages maintenance logs, and may recommend equipment replacements to improve operations. This role requires proficiency in multitasking and the flexibility to fill in for absent employees. Furthermore, the individual will coordinate daily catering events, ensuring timely preparation and delivery while attending food service meetings to maintain clear communication with staff.

Essential to the success in this role is the ability to handle occasional night and weekend catering events, perform cashier duties when necessary, and foster good public relations with customers and colleagues alike. The position demands adaptability as job duties can evolve without notice to meet Aramark’s dynamic operational needs. This opportunity is designed specifically for students at Aramark locations, offering hands-on experience in food service management and operations within a globally respected organization. The Lead Student Worker position is a part-time role focused on developing new skills while directly contributing to excellent food service quality and customer satisfaction at their location.