Case Dining Service Worker I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Dining Service Worker I to be the face of our residential dining halls, greeting students, visitors, faculty, and staff while preparing and serving meals.

You will prep, stock, and serve across salad bars and hot/cold stations, collaborating daily with a culinary team to ensure high-quality service and minimal waste. This is a friendly, fast-paced campus role with opportunities to develop customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Casual knowledge of food ingredients and proper preparation and serving techniques.
• One-year satisfactory experience in a food-related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Craft, prep, organize, and stock salad bars, hot and cold stations, and made-to-order lines.
• Collaborate with culinary team to portion dishes and serve guests at stations.
• Own your station by applying proper food handling and storage techniques to reduce waste and spoilage.
• Connect with the MSU community by offering friendly customer service to students, faculty, and visitors.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Flexibility

Hygiene & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working/Functional Title: Case Dining Service Worker I

Position Summary

Are you passionate about great food and excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a high-energy, vibrant team environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic Dining Service Worker I to help us craft exceptional dining experiences for our university community. In this role, you will be the face of our residential dining halls, interacting directly with students, visitors, faculty and staff while prepping and serving fresh, delicious meals.

What You Will Do

• Craft & Create: Prep, organize, and stock vibrant salad bars, hot and cold food stations, and exciting made-to-order service lines.
• Collaborate Daily: Work side-by-side with our talented culinary team to combine ingredients, portion dishes, and serve guests directly from active stations.
• Own Your Station: Keep our kitchen sustainable by applying proper food handling and storage techniques to reduce waste and prevent spoilage.
• Connect with Community: Serve as a welcoming, friendly face to our diverse student body, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Inclusive Environment: Work within a diverse, welcoming, and deeply supportive workforce.
• Campus Energy: Immerse yourself in the unique, positive, and bustling atmosphere of a university setting.
• Skill Development: Gain hands-on culinary experience and valuable customer service skills working with professional cooks

This position is located in Case Hall.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• Casual knowledge of food ingredients and correct preparation and serving techniques is necessary.
• One-year satisfactory experience as a worker in a food related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Customer-First Mindset: Deeply customer-oriented with the natural ability to anticipate changing service needs and guest demands.
• Proactive & Flexible: A self-starter skilled at taking initiative and adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaborator: Ability to work seamlessly with a diverse group of coworkers from all walks of life.
• Food Safety Aware: Basic knowledge of, or a strong willingness to learn, safe food handling practices.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Monday 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday off, Wednesday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., alternating weekends off.

Building Location

S CASE HALL

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends September 1, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.