Job Summary
Now hiring for Fall 2026 & Jumpstart 2026
Will take work study and non-work study
Starting on August 10 for Jumpstart or August 24 for fall.
Work in one of Purdue Dining & Culinary locations such as dining courts, Pete's Za, 1 Bowl, or Lawson OTG. Working is a great way to meet people. Acquire new skills for your resume such as time management, communication, and teamwork. Most students work 10-12 hours per week. Free meal with every shift worked. Flexible scheduling around classes and extra-curricular activities. Moderate physical activity frequently lifts 25-50 lbs. and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
If you participate in Jumpstart, you get to begin your employment and move into your residence hall on August 8 & 9 before Boiler Gold Rush (BGR). Purdue Dining & Culinary pays the early arrival cost, provides meals, and move-in assistant. You’ll train in specific job tasks, learn how to balance work and classes, get to know campus, and make new friends. You may even be eligible to receive a reimbursement on BGR fees. Ask about this in your interview.
Email us questions at dining-pdchiring@purdue.edu