Job Summary
Employment Summary
The Division of Student Life is committed to making every experience at Purdue University a learning opportunity for students. Employment within our division provides you the opportunity to work with other great students and leaders. As part of your employment, we incorporate the Leadership and Professional Development Competencies and the Steps to Leaps Learning Pillars into your learning and performance management experience to ensure you are building the skills employers want.
Now hiring for Fall 2025 & Jumpstart 2025, Starting Rate: $12.50/hr
- Will take work study and non-work study
- Starting on August 12 for Jumpstart or August 25 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 12 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