MU Student Kitchen Assistant 1

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking 7 part‑time Student Kitchen Assistants for the Memorial Union Teaching Kitchen (MUTK) in Corvallis. This entry‑level role supports culinary operations, educational programming, and event logistics, offering hands‑on experience in food prep, safety, and customer service.

The position emphasizes teamwork, inclusivity, and community building through shared food experiences. Wage is $16.40 per hour with up to 24 hours per week, and eligibility requires active

Qualifications

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
• Must be academically enrolled in university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment, tools, and surfaces before, during, and after events with compliance of Oregon Health Authority.
• Follow all MUTK and campus policies related to food handling, storage, hygiene, and allergen awareness.
• Assist with dishwashing, inventory checks, and proper disposal of food waste.
• Set up and break down kitchen space for classes, private events, or community meals.
• Help with logistics during programs including managing registration check-in, distributing materials, and supporting guest instructors.
• Provide courteous, informative support to class/event attendees, community volunteers, and guests while representing the MUTK in promoting inclusive and respectful dialogue around food, culture, and sustainability.
• Supporting volunteers in the proper and safe use of larger MUTK equipment with potential risks.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Customer service

Event support

Education

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements

Must be academically enrolled

Academic Standing requirements

Undergraduate 6 credits per term

Undergraduate international 12 credits per term

Graduate 5 credits per term

Graduate international 9 credits per term

Job description

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Department: Memorial Union Teaching Kitchen

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter Food Handler's Certification A Supplemental Document answering the question: What interests you most about working in the Memorial Union Teaching Kitchen, and how do you think food can help build community and bring people together?

For additional information please contact: Joe Russo at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 7 part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Kitchen Assistants for the Memorial Union Teaching Kitchen at Oregon State University (OSU). The MUTK Kitchen Assistant1 plays a vital role in supporting the culinary operations, educational programming, and event logistics of the Memorial Union Teaching Kitchen (MUTK). This entry‑level student position offers meaningful, hands‑on experience in food preparation, kitchen safety, customer service, and event support within a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. This position is ideal for students interested in culinary arts, nutrition, event planning, hospitality, or cultural programming. The Kitchen Assistant1 will contribute to the Teaching Kitchen’s mission of fostering community, cross‑cultural understanding, and wellness through shared food experiences. Students who excel in this role may advance to positions with greater responsibility, gaining transferable skills and professional experience that prepare them for success in future employment.

Wage compensation for this role is $16.40 /hour.

Position Duties

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment, tools, and surfaces before, during, and after events with compliance of Oregon Health Authority.
• Follow all MUTK and campus policies related to food handling, storage, hygiene, and allergen awareness.
• Assist with dishwashing, inventory checks, and proper disposal of food waste.
• Set up and break down kitchen space for classes, private events, or community meals.
• Help with logistics during programs including managing registration check-in, distributing materials, and supporting guest instructors.
• Provide courteous, informative support to class/event attendees, community volunteers, and guests while representing the MUTK in promoting inclusive and respectful dialogue around food, culture, and sustainability.
• Supporting volunteers in the proper and safe use of larger MUTK equipment with potential risks.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion.

Qualifications

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
• Must be academically enrolled in university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Work hours vary based on events but can range anywhere from 2 hours to 20 hours a week.

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-02

About Oregon State University

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem–solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

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