What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker/Child Care Aide position at Purdue University?
Req Id: 39797
Job Title: Food Service Worker/Child Care Aide
City: West Lafayette
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.
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 1
Pay Band: S030
Job Code: 20002349
Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Posting Start Date: 12/5/25