Campus Kitchen & Service Attendant

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks a Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant to support dining operations on campus. The role involves preparing stations, assisting cooks, and serving meals to students and staff in a fast-paced, inclusive kitchen setting.

You will follow food safety practices and work as part of a diverse team, with on-site shifts at W SHAW HALL, reporting through campus dining services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent 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

Food safety practices

Knife handling

Weights & measures

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks a Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant to support dining operations on campus. The role involves preparing stations, assisting cooks, and serving meals to students and staff in a fast-paced, inclusive kitchen setting.

You will follow food safety practices and work as part of a diverse team, with on-site shifts at W SHAW HALL, reporting through campus dining services.