Student Employees

When you become part of the Campus Dining team you get more than a paycheck ─ You get valuable experience, mentorship and support that will benefit you long after graduating from Vanderbilt University.

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Campus Dining Student Associate

Campus Dining is looking for motivated and energetic undergraduate and graduate students to join Vanderbilt Campus Dining as a Campus Dining Student Associate. Student Associates work across campus in Campus Dining’s network of dining halls, cafes, and markets.  Student employees who join our team enjoy a high-energy, welcoming environment while gaining practical, real world experience that is crafted to accommodate individual schedules and interests.

We offer competitive wages, incentives, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, and on-going professional development.

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Campus Dining Student Associate positions are hourly employment opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at Vanderbilt University. Student Employees play a critical role within Campus Dining’s daily operations, working alongside professional staff in 14 of our on-campus dining facilities. Dining Coordinators will complete tasks that fall into three categories: Food Service, Sanitation & Sustainability, and Customer Service. Student employees will refine their team building and communication skills while contributing to the culture of diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Food Service

  • Complete production and log sheets
  • Maintain and stock food and beverage stations
  • Serve food to customers
  • Ensure clean and functional stations by keeping areas stocked with necessary items

Sanitation and Sustainability  

  • Maintain quality, safety and sanitary standards of State and City Health Departments and Vanderbilt Campus Dining codes.
  • Collect, wash, organize and store used cookware, flatware, utensils, etc. from dining and kitchen areas
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping/sweeping floors and emptying trash cans and cleans equipment.
  • Assist in keeping the kitchen, refrigerators and store rooms sanitary and orderly by cleaning utensils, equipment, fixtures and work areas

Customer Service

  • Operate a point of sale device
  • Work in a team-driven environment, delegate tasks and assist with problem solving.
  • Understand Vanderbilt Campus Dining Meal Plans with the ability to explain the guidelines of the plan to customers
  • Lead by example and follow customer service standards

Work Locations

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is comprised of more than 20 on-campus eateries, including residential dining halls, cafés, markets, food trucks and catering services. Student employees will be assigned to one of the following locations:

  • E Bronson Ingram
  • Nicholas S. Zeppos
  • Kissam Center
  • Commons
  • Rothschild
  • Rand
  • The Pub
  • Local Java
  • Munchie Marts
  • Catering

Scheduling

  • Student employees are required to work at least 4 hours a week during the academic year. Undergraduate and International students can work up to 19 hours a week and graduate students can work up to 29 hours a week (inclusive of all positions on campus).
  • We recognize that as students your academics come first. We will work with you to craft a schedule that fits within your academic and extra-curricular workload.

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