Written by Rebecca Von Tersch for Mustang News, Dec. 1, 2024

The scent of freshly cooked food wafts as one walks through 1901 Marketplace. Tables line the wall, students are seen studying or hanging out with friends. They enjoy meals they bought from the different dining options available at this particular venue. 

A similar atmosphere permeates Vista Grande, where many on-campus students explore what Cal Poly’s dining offers. Outside the two buildings, students line up around food trucks to find even more options. 

Behind the scenes are student employees at the various campus dining venues. According to the campus dining website, around 1,100 students work at the venues year-round.