Dynamic Campus Dining Culinary Attendant

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Rivertrail Culinary Platform Attendant to support Dining Services. You will prepare, organize, and supply food across salad bars and stations, while upholding food safety, portioning meals, and delivering friendly customer service to the campus community.

The role offers steady hours in a fast-paced kitchen with diverse teammates; prior food service experience is preferred and training is provided.

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.
• 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

• Station Prep & Organization: Set up, replenish, and maintain salad bars, hot/cold stations, and to-order service areas.
• Culinary Assistance: Support cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals to order.
• Food Safety and Quality: Apply proper food handling, rotation, and storage techniques to eliminate waste and prevent spoilage.
• Customer Service: Serve meals directly to students, staff, and guests with a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a diverse workforce to maintain efficient dining hall operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety practices

Measurement & weighing

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Rivertrail Culinary Platform Attendant to support Dining Services. You will prepare, organize, and supply food across salad bars and stations, while upholding food safety, portioning meals, and delivering friendly customer service to the campus community.

The role offers steady hours in a fast-paced kitchen with diverse teammates; prior food service experience is preferred and training is provided.