Student Worker Lead - Freshens - Purdue - Retail Dining

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of customers every day across 15 countries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community engagement, Aramark aims to create exceptional experiences through dedicated service and innovative solutions. The company values a workplace culture where employees can develop their talents, pursue their passions, and achieve professional growth. Rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark focuses on doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The organization promotes equal employment opportunity and fosters an inclusive environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected statuses.

The Lead Student Worker role at Aramark is a unique opportunity that blends leadership with hands-on food service operations, primarily in an educational environment where the incumbent is also a student. This position is responsible for supervising, training, and managing food service operations to ensure food is prepared and served safely and efficiently. The Lead Student Worker produces and maintains work schedules, oversees daily activities, and ensures compliance with food safety and health regulations. This job demands a strong ability to multitask, communicate effectively with staff, and maintain accurate records related to food production, inventory, and equipment maintenance.

Further responsibilities include mentoring other food service workers, maintaining a sanitary and hazard-free environment, preparing orders to meet production needs, and filling shifts for absent employees. The role also involves maintaining food service standards by adhering to menu specifications, managing catering events, and ensuring all departmental policies and procedures are followed. The Lead Student Worker will often work alongside the Food Service Director or Manager and may be asked to perform cashier duties or attend staff meetings. Flexibility is required to occasionally work nights and weekends for catered events. Aramark encourages employees to embrace new challenges and be adaptable to changing job duties in the pursuit of both team and customer success. This position provides valuable experience in food service management within a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.