Student Worker Lead - James Madison University - East Campus Dining Hall

Lead Student Worker at an Aramark food operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage food-service staff.
• Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.
• Produce and maintain work schedules; prepare production records.
• Direct daily activities and maintain food safety and quality per policies and procedures.
• Store food items safely, organized, and hazard-free.
• Maintain serving schedules; serve food per menu specifications.
• Keep the department sanitary in compliance with health and safety codes.
• Conduct accurate weekly inventory; prepare orders as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel, promote growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free working environment.
• Train and mentor other food-service workers.
• Maintain logs of equipment maintenance; perform preventative maintenance checklist.
• Recommend equipment replacement to meet facility needs.
• Multi-task proficiently.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager.
• Fill in for absent employees at the location when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of daily catering events; confirm timely preparation and delivery.
• Attend food-service staff meetings.
• Maintain communication with staff (office, email, phone, inter-office mail).
• Perform cashier duties as needed.
• Promote good public relations.
• Work occasional night and weekend catered events.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Knowledgeable in operating an efficient, cost-effective program.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a student at the Aramark location.

Pay

Hourly rate: $18.50.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k)).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location, legal requirements, eligibility, and employee residence/work location.

About Aramark

Aramark serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. The company is rooted in service and united by a purpose to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark focuses on developing talents, fueling passions, and empowering professional growth.