Culinary Lab Assistant — Student Role (Hands-On Prep)

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

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.