Brody Sparty's Culinary Platform Attendant

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Culinary Platform Attendant to join their team. This role involves performing food preparation functions, interacting with guests, and assisting in creating a unique culinary experience. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food preparation, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The position requires a commitment to safety and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time experience in food preparation.
• Ability to read weights and measures accurately.
• Proficiency in using knives and kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic food preparation functions while interacting with guests.
• Assist cooks using proper culinary techniques.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety practices

Basic math skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Working/Functional Title: Brody Sparty's Culinary Platform Attend

Position Summary

Performs basic food preparation functions while interacting directly with guests and assembling and serving food ingredients to create a unique customer experience. Assists cooks in food preparation as needed, using proper culinary techniques such as chopping, cutting, slicing, thawing, marinating, and sautéing. Applies culinary knowledge of garnishing and plate presentation. Interacts with customers and improvises dishes often in theatrical style. Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment by following good sanitation and safety practices.

Position Location

Brody Sparty's

Additional Notes

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to emergencies, employees are expected to report to work as scheduled. If remote work is approved, employees may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. At least one year of full-time experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
3. Knowledge of kitchen safety practices.
4. Ability to read weights and measures, and to weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
5. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.
6. Knowledge of various food preparation methods such as sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling, and steaming.
7. Proficiency in using knives and standard kitchen equipment safely.
8. Ability to prepare items using proper methods and timing to ensure freshly cooked products for continuous service.
9. Ability to occasionally lift between 26 to 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to work well with staff at all levels, experience working as part of a successful team, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, good verbal communication skills, flexibility in work schedule, and a commitment to the organization's mission and core values: People, Practice, and Purpose.

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.

Work Hours

Sunday-Monday: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Building Location

Brody Hall

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Bidding eligibility ends May 27, 2025, at 11:55 P.M.