Food Prep Helper

Position Details

Position Details


Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.


Comments to Applicants


All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: student-employment-list-of-acceptable-documents.pdf

Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2600107


Job Title
Food Prep Helper


Job Category
Regular Student Job


Job Type
Regular Student Jobs


Position Class Code
82100 Student Employee


Student Pay Grade
999


Hourly Wage/Salary
12.00


Job Summary/Basic Function


The Food Prep Helper works primarily in the kitchen supporting the production of food products. The main function is to assist in the preparation of foodstuffs. Cleans and sanitizes work stations and production equipment. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

Work Schedule


Work schedule will be determined by student availability and organization need.

Desired Start Date
08/21/2026


Open Date
08/14/2026


Close Date
09/14/2026


Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED


Required Field(s) of Study


N/A

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail


Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NCAA Guidelines


All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Job Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Reads recipes and/or product directions.
• Estimates food requirements.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, seasons and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing.
• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.
• Keeps records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures.
• May taste test products.
• May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.