Kellogg Center Student Cook

Kellogg Center; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellogg Center in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Student Cook for the Kellogg Center State Room. Wage is $17.00 per hour with shifts covering breakfast (7:00 AM–11:00 AM) and lunch (11:00 AM–3:00 PM).

You will assist full-time staff with food prep, cooking and plating, and ensure safe food handling per regulations. As a student employee, you must be enrolled at Michigan State University and available to work varied shifts, including weekends and events.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year).
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population.
• Must be able to work between breakfast 7 am to 11 am or lunch 11 am to 3 pm.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare and plate food at the Kellogg Center State Room restaurant.
• Assist with kitchen cleanup after meals.
• Communicate with supervisors, managers and other student team members.
• Coordinate with the supervisor’s tasks for each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSU student

Tools

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

N/A

Position Information

RHS Job Title

RHS Job Title Kellogg Center Student Cook

Job Description

Location: Kellogg Center State Room
Wage: $17.00 per hour
We need the hours covered for:
Breakfast 7 am – 11 am
Lunch 11 am – 3 pm
As a Student Food Service Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting full-time staff members with the preparation, cooking and plating food for the State Room Restaurant, helping prepare appetizers, entrees, starches, vegetables and other items. You must also be knowledgeable of all relevant food safety regulations, standards and guidelines to ensure the safe handling and serving of all meals to customers. It is your job to make sure the guests of Culinary Services receive the most outstanding customer service

• Cooking, preparing and plating food at the Kellogg Center State Room restaurant
• Kitchen clean up after meals are served
• Communicate with supervisors, managers and other student team members
• Coordinate with the supervisor’s job tasks that need to be completed each shift
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)

Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service

Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population

Must be able to work between breakfast 7 am to 11 am or lunch 11 am to 3 pm

Must be able to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Serve Safe or other food safety certification
• Experience cooking or working in a high-volume food service operation

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move up to 20 pounds.

Work Hours

Must be able to work varied shifts, including early mornings (possible start 6:00AM), nights (until 10 PM) and weekends
During the school year domestic student employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week, and international student employees may not work more than 20 hours per work week
During school breaks, between semesters, and during summer semester, all student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours per work week.

Work Location

Work Location Kellogg Center (Loc)

Special Instructions for Applicant

N/A

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have previous cooking or food prep experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• What skills and experiences will you bring to the position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• This position does not have a set schedule, and the out times vary depending on the needs of the event, Do you have flexible availability with a schedule that is different from week to week? We will accommodate your class schedule

  (Open Ended Question)

• This position requires availability during weekends, University recognized holidays, semester breaks and sporting events. Are you willing to work most or all of the above?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you understand this position may require you to work during sports events (including All Home Football Game Days), holidays, breaks, and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you willing and able to work 15-20 hours a week?
  • Yes
  • No
• Would you be available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please type in your current semester class schedule below so we may review your availability.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you available to work the breakfast 7 am to 11 am OR the lunch shift 11 am to 3 pm?
  • Yes
  • No