Job Description
Req Id:
39223
Job Title:
Food Service Worker/Child Care Aide
City:
West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
In this role, you will assist with kitchen needs and daily operations of the early childhood classrooms and program.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Serve lunch for all classes.
- Clean kitchen areas.
- Shop weekly for snack and classroom items.
- Coordinate snacks with teachers and director.
- Maintain adequate supplies of snack, paper, and cleaning supplies.
- Assist the teacher in interacting with children during activity and outside time.
- Set up and clean up snacks, prepare and distribute food items, and handle cleaning in the classroom.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- A valid US or Canadian driver’s license.
- First aid and CPR certification (or ability to complete training upon hire).
- Food handling ServSafe certification (or ability to complete certification).
Additional Information:
- For full consideration, candidate must be 21 years or older and will be required to take a pre-employment drug test and, health assessment.
- Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
Posting Start Date:
10/13/25