Campus Dining Kitchen Prep & Service Associate

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking an Akers Culinary Platform Attendant to join our Residential Dining team. The role offers steady evening hours, a fast-paced kitchen environment, and opportunities to build foundational culinary skills while engaging with the campus community.

You will prep and portion items across salad bars and stations, ensure food safety and waste reduction, and serve meals with a friendly, service-oriented approach.

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.
• Ability and skill to prepare items utilizing proper methods and production timing to assure 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

Customer service

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year food prep experience

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking an Akers Culinary Platform Attendant to join our Residential Dining team. The role offers steady evening hours, a fast-paced kitchen environment, and opportunities to build foundational culinary skills while engaging with the campus community.

You will prep and portion items across salad bars and stations, ensure food safety and waste reduction, and serve meals with a friendly, service-oriented approach.