Cook - State Room - Weekday AM

Kellogg Center; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 441,000 - 551,000; Part time

Job summary

The State Room at Kellogg Center is seeking a part-time Cook for weekday morning shifts to prepare and cook food items, including grilled, sautéed, fried, and cold dishes, along with desserts and salads. You will help ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include producing menu items, ensuring proper hygiene, stocking ingredients, and assisting other cooks as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts required.
• Hygiene standards per sanitation rules.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.
• Average schedule of 12–20 hours per week is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items such as vegetables, rice, potatoes, grains and other food items.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Finishes food items for serving by garnishing and transferring items to individual serving dishes.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Hygiene standards

Heavy lifting

Part-time availability

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

N/A

Position Information

RHS Job Title

RHS Job Title Cook - State Room - Weekday AM

$16.00 per hour! Part-time position 20-25 hours per week

Monday through Friday between 6 am and 2:30 pm (4 to 6 hour shifts)

Prepares and cooks food for the State Room restaurant inside the Kellogg Center. Grill, sauté, fry or prepare cold side salads, desserts, etc.

Job duties include:

• Prepares and cooks food items such as assorted vegetables, rice, potatoes, grains and other food items.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Finishes food items for serving by garnishing and transferring items to individual serving dishes.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to work Minimum of 12 hours usually scheduled to work 15-20 hours per week on average

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Work Hours

Variable to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands

Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours

Usually scheduled to work 15-25 hours per week on average

Work Location

Work Location Kellogg Center (Loc)

Posting Number

Posting Number 20162073P

Open Date

Open Date 08/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions

N/A

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