About the role#
The Student Barista Lead manages daily food operations, supervises team members, and ensures quality standards are met. This role requires a student currently enrolled at the Aramark location who can balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on food service tasks.
What you'll do#
- Create work schedules and direct daily activities.
- Supervise, train, and mentor student staff to promote teamwork and efficiency.
- Oversee food production to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to serving schedules.
- Maintain accurate weekly inventory and prepare orders as needed.
- Keep the department sanitary and ensure a hazard-free work environment.
- Perform equipment maintenance, track logs, and recommend replacements.
- Handle cashier duties and assist with catering events, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Fill in for absent employees to maintain service levels.
What you'll need#
- Must be a student at the Aramark location.
- Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Basic arithmetic skills and knowledge of cost-effective program operations.
- Capacity to maintain emotional control under stress and resolve interpersonal situations.
- Must complete a sanitation course within the first year of employment.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration or Operations Management.
Location & details#
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Aramark
Aramark provides food and facilities management services to educational institutions, healthcare providers, and corporations. The company operates in 16 countries and maintains a presence at sports venues and cultural attractions. Founded in 1939, it is a public company based in Philadelphia. The organization employs over 57,000 people.
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