We're excited to celebrate Vanderbilt University Dining as one of Instawork's "Best Places for Flexible Work" winners for 2025! Vanderbilt University Dining operates comprehensive food services across Vanderbilt University's campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Serving thousands of students, faculty, and staff daily, they're committed to providing high-quality, diverse dining options while fostering a sense of community and belonging on campus. This award honors organizations that are redefining flexible work in their industries, and Vanderbilt University Dining is leading the way in campus dining innovation.
At Instawork, we believe in creating opportunities that work for everyone. Vanderbilt University Dining embodies this belief, proving that academic dining services can offer both exceptional student experiences and meaningful flexibility for their workforce.
University dining presents unique scheduling challenges and opportunities, and Vanderbilt University Dining has embraced flexibility as a core strength.
Academic calendar alignment: The organization offers scheduling that works with the natural rhythms of academic life, providing opportunities for both consistent employment and seasonal flexibility.
Diverse role opportunities: From food preparation to customer service to event catering, team members can explore different aspects of food service while building comprehensive skills.
Student-friendly scheduling: Recognizing that many team members may be students themselves or have student schedules to accommodate, the organization prioritizes flexible shift arrangements.
“Perfect place to work! Great management and co-workers. I will highly recommend this job site!” - Brenda
“I love working for these people the whole campus, such easy going managers. Really great group to work with. I enjoy my time there.” - Margaret
“This is the best place to work at. Everyone is kind and helpful, and actually care.” - Stephanie
Workers consistently report that Vanderbilt University Dining's flexible approach has enabled them to balance work with education, family commitments, and personal goals while being part of a vibrant campus community.
Kiley Stokes, Senior Director of People Operations at Vanderbilt University shares their vision:
"Campus dining is about more than food—it's about creating experiences that nourish both body and community. Our team members are essential to that mission, and we believe that supporting their flexibility and growth directly enhances the experience we provide to our campus community. Our partnership with Instawork has opened doors to incredible talent and reinforced our commitment to creating opportunities that work for people's real lives. The future of campus dining is about building teams that are as diverse and dynamic as the communities we serve."
Vanderbilt University Dining distinguishes itself by understanding that great campus dining comes from engaged, empowered team members. They've created an environment where flexibility enhances rather than compromises service quality. This approach perfectly aligns with Instawork's values of reliability, flexibility, and opportunity. Vanderbilt University Dining doesn't just feed the campus community—they nourish careers and create pathways for professional growth.
Congratulations to Vanderbilt University Dining on this recognition. They're setting a new standard for how campus dining can create exceptional experiences for both the communities they serve and the professionals who make it all possible.
Learn more about Instawork's Best Places for Flexible Work 2025 Awards and see the full list of winners.
