Brody Cook I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Michigan State University in Brody Hall is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary Services team. You will prepare, season, cook, and portion a wide variety of foods, following established recipes to ensure consistent flavor and quality for daily service.

In a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, you will wash and measure ingredients, monitor temperatures, and uphold sanitation standards while maintaining safety. The role requires flexibility in shifts and a commitment to contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• Ability to follow prescribed recipes.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials.
• Two years satisfactory experience as a Food Service Worker or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring food items for daily service.
• Cook dishes while executing recipes accurately using grills, ovens, and fryers and seasoning properly to ensure consistent flavor and high quality.
• Portion food by measuring exact servings to control waste and costs and maintaining safety and following health codes, sanitizing stations, and tracking food temperatures.

Skills

Follow recipes

Cooking techniques

Food service experience

Flexibility

Hygiene/compliance

Lifting 26-75 lb

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Brody Cook I

Position Summary

Join our vibrant Culinary Services team as a Cook! In this role, you will bring menus to life - expertly preparing, seasoning, cooking, and portioning a wide variety of delicious foods. If you have a love for great food, thrive in a fast-paced/large volume environment, and want to elevate our guest dining experience, we want you on our line!

Your position will include preparing ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring food items for daily service. You will cook dishes while executing recipes accurately using grills, ovens, and fryers and seasoning properly to ensure consistent flavor and high quality in every meal. You will also portion food by measuring exact servings to control waste and costs and maintaining safety and following health codes, sanitizing stations, and tracking food temperatures.

Perks of the Role:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid time off (PTO), and dedicated parental leave.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, and both HSA and FSA options.
• Grow Your Career: Fuel your professional journey with tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.
• Everyday Savings: Take advantage of our exclusive employee discounts.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to follow prescribed recipes is necessary.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials is necessary.
• Two years satisfactory experience as a Food Service Worker or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Customer Focus: Deeply customer-oriented with a proven ability to anticipate needed changes in service and customer demands before they impact operations.
• Proactive Action: Highly skilled in taking initiative to solve kitchen problems and improve service flow independently.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates high flexibility when responding to sudden volume spikes, changing menus, or shifting production schedules.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday off, Wednesday through Saturday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Building Location

BRODY HALL

Website

WWW.CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends November 10, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.