Banquet Prep Cook – Fast-Paced Event Kitchen

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Support Cook for the Kellogg Center's Banquet/Event culinary team. You will help prepare ingredients for line cooks who serve conference and catering operations for the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, the MSU Spartan football team, and offsite events across MSU’s campus.

You will perform prep tasks, maintain hygiene, and assist cooks in a fast-paced setting to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of quantity food preparation and serving techniques.
• One year cooking experience in a large volume food service operation or equivalent.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Chops and peels vegetables, fruits, and meats as necessary.
• Measures and weighs ingredients to ensure accuracy in recipes.
• Prepare sauces, marinades, and dressings.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment, including knives and cutting boards.
• Ensure that all ingredients are properly stored to maintain freshness and quality.
• Assists line cooks and other kitchen staff as needed.
• Follows food safety regulations and procedures to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.
• Works in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Serving techniques

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Support Cook for the Kellogg Center's Banquet/Event culinary team. You will help prepare ingredients for line cooks who serve conference and catering operations for the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, the MSU Spartan football team, and offsite events across MSU’s campus.

You will perform prep tasks, maintain hygiene, and assist cooks in a fast-paced setting to meet deadlines.