River Trail Cook I

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university's Culinary Services as a River Trail Cook I. This role involves preparing a diverse range of foods in a dynamic environment, ensuring exceptional service to the student community. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and a customer-oriented approach. Flexible shifts and teamwork are essential for success in this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Food Service Worker or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow prescribed recipes and knowledge of cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, and portion a variety of foods.
• Organize work area and student staff for exceptional food service.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Flexible

Education

Food Service Worker experience

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Position Details

Working/Functional Title: River Trail Cook I

Position Summary: Will prepare, season, cook, and portion a wide variety of foods in Culinary Services; work within a diverse workforce in an ever-changing environment; organize work area and student staff to provide exceptional food service to a large student-based food service. Location: Thrive at Owen.

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In case of university closure or suspension of operations due to snow or emergencies, personnel are expected to report to work as scheduled. Remote work agreements may require on-site work to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to follow prescribed recipes.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials.
• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Food Service Worker or equivalent training and experience.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Customer-oriented with the ability to anticipate service and customer demands; proactive and highly flexible.

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Application Materials: Resume required.
• Work Hours: Tuesdays to Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., alternating weekends off. Mondays off.
• Location: Owen Graduate Hall
• Website: CAREERS.MSU.EDU
• Physical Demands: Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.
• Bidding Deadline: May 20, 2025, at 11:55 P.M.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Higher Education

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