Shaw Kitchen Sanitation Worker

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Kitchen Sanitation Worker for Shaw Hall. You will maintain cleanliness of serving equipment, cookware and facilities to the highest sanitation standards.

Work hours are Monday through Thursday 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., with Friday off and weekends on a rotating basis. The role requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds and a willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Casual knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and methods.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of serving equipment, cookware and facilities.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols to ensure a clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Cleaning basics

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Shaw Kitchen Sanitation Worker

Position Summary

Are you a detail-oriented professional ready to play a critical role in a high-energy culinary environment? Join our dynamic team as a Kitchen Sanitation Worker! In this vital role, you will be the backbone of our kitchen operations, ensuring our serving equipment, cookware, and facilities are spotless and sanitized to the highest standards. If you take pride in creating a safe, clean environment and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we want you on our team! Position is located in Shaw Hall at the Vista.

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 other 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

• Casual knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and methods is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Cleaning Expertise: Direct experience handling commercial cleaning materials, chemical sanitizers, and heavy-duty dishwashing equipment safely.
• Schedule Flexibility: High flexibility with work schedules, including a willingness to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as production demands change.
• Growth Mindset: Strong willingness to learn standard food service methods, kitchen safety protocols, and operational procedures for future development.

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

Monday through Thursday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday off, Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., alternating weekends off.

Building Location

E SHAW HALL

Website

Careers.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends September 29, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.