Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Careers seeks a Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant to organize, prepare, and supply foods for salad bars and hot/cold stations in Shaw Hall. You will assist cooks by combining ingredients, portioning, and serving from prepared to-order, while maintaining proper food handling practices for continuous service.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of full-time food prep, knowledge of kitchen safety, ability to read weights and measurements, and the ability to lift 26–75

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of full-time food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and proper food handling.
• Ability to read weights and measures and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for portions and recipes.
• Experience with a variety of cooking methods and proper knife use.
• Ability and stamina to lift 26–75 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and supply items for salad bars and stations.
• Assist cooks by portioning ingredients and producing ready-to-serve items.
• Serve food to customers and maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure proper storage and minimize waste through accurate timing.

Skills

Food prep experience

Kitchen safety

Weights & measures

Mathematical ability

Knife handling

Food production timing

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Shaw Culinary Platform Attendant

Position Summary

Will organize, prepare, and supply various food items pertaining to the salad bars, cold and hot food stations, and to-order serve in one of the Residential Dining Halls; assists cooks by combining ingredients, portioning, and serving from prepared to-order, maintains proper food handling and storage techniques to eliminate waste and spoilage; will work within a diverse work force; directly with the customers. Position Location: Shaw Hall.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

One year of satisfactory experience as a worker in a food related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience oriented and ability to anticipate needed changes in service and customer demands; skilled in taking initiative and being highly flexible.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday off, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Building Location

E SHAW HALL

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Bidding eligibility ends August 11, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Aug 5, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 11, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time