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Student Employment
Employers have told us that they want to hire graduates who have proven work experience. Housing and Food Services can help you gain valuable skills for the future, so you are prepared.
- There are nearly 1,500 student jobs available in Housing and Food Services. Below, we have listed the departments and many of the job opportunities.
- Although you may start your employment with HFS in an entry-level position, there are higher-level opportunities available throughout the division.
- In most cases, we can work around your schedule, and you can decide how many hours you want to work based on your other commitments.
Start by looking over all of the options. Then visit the locations where you are interested in working and inquire about availability. Finally, submit your application!
Positions By Department
Positions that are green and bold-faced are entry-level positions and are the most likely to be available. Other positions are available to existing employees and require a higher level of experience. At any time, you may check at the specific locations for availability.
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Residence Halls & ApartmentsStudent employees assist with all operations of the department. |
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Inquire at any residence hall front desk |
Dining CourtsStudent employees will begin their employment as Associate I (serving and bussing) and may advance into leadership roles. |
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Inquire at any dining court entrance. |
Mini-MartsStudent employees assist in customer service, cash handling, and the entire operation. Students may advance to leadership roles. |
Limited positions available. |
Inquire at the specific operation:
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RestaurantsStudent employees assist with customer service, cash handling, and the whole operation. Students may advance to leadership roles. |
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Inquire at the specific operation:
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Retail Dining ServicesIncludes positions in the restaurants and satellite operations. |
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Go to the Dining Services Office Room 23, PMU, across from Pappy's Remember to bring a copy of your schedule |
Catering & EventsIncludes working at banquets and other events both inside and outside the Purdue Memorial Union. |
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Go to the Catering and Events Office, 2nd floor, Room 160, PMU, across from PEFCU
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Union Club Hotel |
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Go to the Union Club Hotel Front Desk |
Recreation CenterCustomer-service based positions. Responsibilities include cash handling, answering telephone, and customer questions. |
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Go to the Recreation Center in the East basement of PMU |
ServiceStudent employees perform security rounds, maintain cleanliness of the facility, and greet customers and answer questions as required. Position requires walking, lifting, standing, and reaching. |
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Go to the Catering and Events Office, 2nd floor, Room 160, PMU, across from PEFCU |
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Food StoresStudent employees assist in filling meat orders; operate grinders, slicers, etc.; and receive and put food away in designated locations, including refrigeration and freezers. Also responsible for delivering daily orders to on-campus locations. |
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Technical ServicesAssists in setting up, operating and striking events. |
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Video Production ServicesAssists in setting up, operating, and striking events plus some pre- and post-production. |
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Guest RelationsEmployees will serve as ushers, ticket takers, and box office representatives. |
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Administrative ServicesAssists with paperwork, filing, reports, and general office work. |
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Apply Here for University Residences
- Download the application below
- Fill out all the information and print out
- Drop off application at the location of interest, see map for locations