Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business seeks a Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI to support lab operations and student learning. Duties include prep, equipment setup, sanitation, and assisting with inventory while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have culinary arts or food service experience, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced kitchen lab environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts, food service, and guest service experience required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and professionalism.
• Sanitation and confidentiality practices essential.
• Preferred: two years of culinary/food service education or employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing stations and organizing ingredients and equipment.
• Maintaining sanitation and safety standards.
• Assisting with inventory and purchasing.
• Support students with professionalism and guidance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Sanitation

Confidentiality

Education

Two years culinary/food service education/employment

Job description

Position Title

Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department

College of Business

Advertised Salary

$13.73

Summary of Position

Prep, equipment setup, student lab support, post-lab reset.

Position Requirements

Culinary arts, food service, and guest service experience. Organized, reliable, professional, safety-focused, and able to support a kitchen lab through strong communication, teamwork, time management, leadership, sanitation, and confidentiality practices.

Preferred applicants will have at least two years of culinary/food service education/employment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Preparing stations, organizing ingredients/equipment, maintaining sanitation/safety standards, assisting with inventory/purchasing, and supporting students with professionalism.

Number of Positions Available

1

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date

October 25, 2026

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Aff ... Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.