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Food Service Worker/Child Care Aide

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
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

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