Kellogg Culinary Intern

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services; Center (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services at Kellogg Center seeks a culinary intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen during events hosted by Team Kellogg. You will assist the culinary team, learn health and safety regulations, lead student staff, and help deliver memorable meals while delivering outstanding customer service to a diverse client base.

This level 2 internship offers an hourly wage of $18.00 and opportunities to rotate through kitchen areas and develop culinary

Qualifications

• MSU student.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Must be positive and respectful, especially with a diverse population.
• Basic food knowledge.
• Passion for culinary arts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Understand kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Time management to stay on task.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals.
• Assist in food preservation and presentation for customers.
• Learn and apply food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise basic dish operations.
• Store food properly and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Assist with inventory control and timely delivery of orders.
• Rotate through kitchen sections to gain exposure.
• Support MSU student staff and uphold service quality.
• Monitor team adherence to health and safety standards.
• Provide training and guidance to new staff.
• Offer feedback to improve performance.
• Ensure service standards and policies are followed.

Skills

MSU student

Outstanding customer service

Positive and respectful

Food knowledge

Passion for culinary arts

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Kitchen sanitation & safety

Attention to detail

Good communication

Time management

Education

Hospitality Business majors preferred

Job description

Job Description

RHS Job Title Kellogg Culinary Intern Job Description

Posting Details

This posting is intended for a level 2 internship.

Seeking a culinary intern who has a passion for food and wants to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment, learning all facets of kitchen operations for events hosted by Team Kellogg.

We want you to be the face of Kellogg Center while providing student leadership and outstanding customer service to a wide range of clients and customers.

The intern will assist culinary team in meeting health and safety regulations.

The goal is to find a candidate who wants to gain hands‑on experience in culinary arts and enhance their skills and knowledge through practical experience, helping contribute to the creation of memorable meals for those they serve.

Job Duties Include

• Assist in preparation of meals
• Assist in food preservation to present our art to customers
• Learn and apply food safety and sanitation standards
• Basis dish supervision
• Storing food properly and compliance with health regulations
• Assisting with inventory control ensuring delivery for quality and quantity ordered
• Rotating through all areas of kitchen to gain exposure to different aspects of the culinary operations.
• Oversee a team of MSU student staff helping ensure we provide excellent customer service
• Ensuring all team members are meeting health and safety regulations
• Provide training and guidance to new staff members
• Monitor performance and give feedback
• Make sure all service standards and policies are being kept
• Providing leadership and motivation to insure positive environment and culture of team

Hourly wage: $18.00

Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

Required Qualifications

• MSU student
• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with diverse population
• Basic food knowledge
• Passion for culinary arts
• Willingness to learn
• Strive in a fast-paced environment
• Understand kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Focus on attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Time management to stay on task and adapt in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

Hospitality Business majors preferred.

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 25 pounds

Work Hours

Variable. Minimum of 20 hours per week including weekends

Work Location

Kellogg Center (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20155638P Open Date 10/06/2026 Close Date 10/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form