Case Kitchen Sanitation Worker

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

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Worker to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of serving equipment, cookware, and facilities. The role supports a safe, clean kitchen environment within Case Hall and requires reliability for a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities include thorough cleaning, sanitation of surfaces, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure high standards are met in a dynamic dining setting.

Qualifications

• Casual knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and methods is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Frequently lifting over 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep serving equipment, cookware, and facilities spotless and sanitized to the highest standards.
• Support kitchen operations by maintaining a clean and safe environment for MSU community.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Chemical sanitizers handling

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Case Kitchen Sanitation Worker

Position Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Kitchen Sanitation Worker! In this vital role, you will be the backbone of our kitchen operations, ensuring our serving equipment, cookware, and facilities are spotless and sanitized to the highest standards. If you take pride in creating a safe, clean environment and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we want you on our team! Position location: 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, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• Casual knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and methods is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Cleaning Expertise: Direct experience handling commercial cleaning materials, chemical sanitizers, and heavy-duty dishwashing equipment safely.
• Schedule Flexibility: High flexibility with work schedules, including a willingness to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as production demands change.
• Growth Mindset: Strong willingness to learn standard food service methods, kitchen safety protocols, and operational procedures for future development.

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 through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Friday off, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., alternating weekends off.

Building Location

N CASE HALL

Website

Careers.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends September 29, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.