Campus Culinary Platform Attendant

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering in East Lansing is seeking a Holmes Culinary Platform Attendant to join the Residential Dining Culinary Platform. You will prepare, organize, and supply food items across dining stations, support the culinary team, and help maintain high food safety and customer service standards.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with weekends off.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• One year of full-time experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to read weights and measures and the ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions.
• Knowledge of various methods of food preparation including sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming, etc.
• Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Station Prep & Organization: Set up, replenish, and maintain salad bars, hot/cold stations, and to-order service areas.
• Culinary Assistance: Support cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals to order.
• Food Safety & Quality: Apply proper food handling, rotation, and storage techniques to eliminate waste and prevent spoilage.
• Customer Service: Serve meals directly to students, staff, and guests with a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a diverse workforce to maintain efficient dining hall operations.

Skills

Kitchen safety practices

Weights & measures

Knife handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives and kitchen equipment

Kitchen devices

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering in East Lansing is seeking a Holmes Culinary Platform Attendant to join the Residential Dining Culinary Platform. You will prepare, organize, and supply food items across dining stations, support the culinary team, and help maintain high food safety and customer service standards.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with weekends off.