Student Worker - Food Service or Catering - Mississippi State University

About the role

Start your career with us! Join our passionate teams and dedicated leaders on campus as a Student Food Services / Catering Worker. You’ll play a key role in food preparation, safety, and customer service while developing essential social skills. No prior experience is required—we’re looking for students ready to grow with Aramark.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and builds food items according to standardized recipes and directions
• Properly stores food in accordance with safety and sanitation standards
• Sets up workstations including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, and steam tables
• Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes workstations
• Serves food to customers while ensuring guest satisfaction and anticipating needs
• Replenishes food items and maintains appropriate stock levels
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive demeanor toward guests, clients, and coworkers
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Job duties may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Requirements

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Must have or acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates guest service skills

This role may involve physical demands, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing. Uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

About Aramark

Aramark proudly serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet. We believe in fostering talent, fueling passion, and empowering professional growth to help you reach your full potential.