Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position) to support a student lab environment. Responsibilities include prep, equipment setup and post-lab resets, with a focus on teamwork and professional conduct.

Preferred candidates have two years of culinary/food service education or employment and are organized, reliable, and safety-focused. Location is on-site in the College of Business lab setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts, food service and guest service experience required.
• Organized, reliable, professional and safety-focused.
• Strong communication, teamwork, time management and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary arts

Food service

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Sanitation

Confidentiality

Education

Two years culinary/food service education or employment

Job description

Culinary Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Job no: 498170
Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only

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 Affir

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time