Cook

Kellogg Center; East Lansing (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of food items for banquet functions and employee break rooms, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will also assist in training support staff and maintaining food preparation equipment. This position offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, making it ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in a large volume food service operation.
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items for banquet functions.
• Maintains proper food handling techniques to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Cooking experience

Food handling techniques

Personal hygiene standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Basic personal computer

Job description

Position Information

RHS Job Title: Cook

Job Description: $16.00 per hour!

Job Duties Include:

• Prepares and cooks food items such as assorted vegetables, rice, potatoes, grains, and legumes for Kellogg Center banquet functions.
• Plates assorted vegetables and starches on individual serving dishes for banquet functions.
• Prepares daily food selections for the employee break room such as chili, casseroles, assorted vegetables, starches, and general entrees.
• Obtains necessary ingredients for preparation of assigned food items and replenishes food supplies to meet requirements.
• Oversees and assists in the maintenance of proper food handling techniques to ensure efficiency of operations and to eliminate waste and spoilage.
• Taste tests food items.
• Responsible for cleaning and routine maintenance of food preparation equipment such as counter surfaces, steamers, slicers, robot coupe, walk-in coolers, range tops, ovens, and general work area.
• Assists production cooks with the preparation of various food items, as needed.
• Assists in training and instructing support employees in food preparation and serving techniques.
• Prepares basic food ingredients for cooking by performing such duties as chopping, cutting, slicing, grinding, and blending.
• Assists cooks by combining food ingredients as directed.
• Sets up serving lines.
• Finishes food items for serving by garnishing and transferring items to individual serving dishes.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of quantity food preparation and serving techniques.
• One year satisfactory cooking experience in a large volume food service operation or an equivalent combination of technical training 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

May require a valid operator, chauffeur, or commercial driver’s license(s) with applicable endorsements and medical certificate in order to comply with State of Michigan requirements.

This position requires, or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period: knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet.

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, disability, or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands: Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Work Hours: Variable to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands. Ability to work afternoons and evenings preferred 2pm – 10pm.

Work Location: Kellogg Center (Loc)

Posting Number: 20161718P

Open Date: 03/14/2025

Close Date: 04/30/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a MSU student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have previous cooking or food prep experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work weekends, evenings, and break periods?
  • Yes
  • No