Culinary Prep & Service Associate – Fresh Stations

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks a Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant to organize, prepare, and supply items for salad bars, cold and hot food stations, and to-order service in Shaw Hall. You will assist cooks by measuring and portioning ingredients while following strict food safety practices.

The position operates in a Residential Dining Hall with diverse staff and customer interactions; regular hours are posted, and on-site work is required in all shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• One year of full time experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to read weights and measures and the ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.
• Knowledge of various methods of food preparation including sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming etc.
• Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability and skill to prepare items utilizing proper methods and production timing to assure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and supply items for salad bars and food stations.
• Assist cooks by combining ingredients, portioning, and serving from prepared to-order.
• Maintain proper food handling and storage techniques to reduce waste and spoilage.
• Interact with customers in a diverse dining hall environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Weights & measures

Knife handling

Math basics

Food display techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks a Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant to organize, prepare, and supply items for salad bars, cold and hot food stations, and to-order service in Shaw Hall. You will assist cooks by measuring and portioning ingredients while following strict food safety practices.

The position operates in a Residential Dining Hall with diverse staff and customer interactions; regular hours are posted, and on-site work is required in all shifts.