Campus Culinary Prep & Service Attendant

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

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a River Trail Culinary Platform Attendant to support daily dining operations across multiple stations, including salad bars and to-order service areas. This role emphasizes food safety, portion control, and friendly customer service to the campus community.

You will work with a diverse team in a fast-paced dining environment, following safety procedures and timely preparation to ensure high-quality meals for students, staff, and guests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of full-time experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to read weights and measures and the ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Knowledge of various methods of food preparation including sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming.
• Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prepare items ensuring freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.
• 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 and 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

Food prep

Reading weights & measures

Kitchen safety practices

Ingredient measurement

Knives usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knives

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a River Trail Culinary Platform Attendant to support daily dining operations across multiple stations, including salad bars and to-order service areas. This role emphasizes food safety, portion control, and friendly customer service to the campus community.

You will work with a diverse team in a fast-paced dining environment, following safety procedures and timely preparation to ensure high-quality meals for students, staff, and guests.