Student Cook

Kellogg Center; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kellogg Center at Michigan State University is seeking a Student Cook to assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food across multiple dining venues. The role emphasizes learning food safety standards and delivering high-quality service to Spartan guests.

Candidates must be MSU students, with prior restaurant cook or food prep experience preferred. Availability for varied shifts, including early mornings and nights, is required to support dining operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Positive and respectful, especially with a diverse population
• Willing to work varied shifts as needed to ensure service continuity

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of food for all meal options
• Learn and apply food safety regulations and guidelines
• Assist in training L-1 student and on-call employees
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, managers and team members
• Participate in venue, kitchen and/or dish room cleanup after meal service

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Enrolled as a student at Michigan State University

Job description

RHS Job Title

Student Cook

Job Description

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour

Location: River Trail Neighborhood which includes the Gallery At Snyder, Thrive at Owen and the Vista at Shaw.

As a Student Cook, you will be responsible for assisting full-time and supervisory staff members with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food for all meal options in our venues.

You will be expected to commit to learning and practicing all relevant food safety regulations, standards, and guidelines, to ensure the safe handling and serving of all meals to customers.

We are looking for employees who have and want to improve knife skills, high quality standards, innovation and leadership skills.

You will assist in the training of L-1 student and on-call employees to ensure procedures are understood and followed.

Ability and desire to communicate with supervisors, managers, and other team members is essential.

You will be a part of a team environment that is dedicated to delivering outstanding Spartan experiences.

We are seeking candidates with a positive attitude, self-motivation, passion, and ability.

Employees must be able to take direction and have a sense of urgency.

All team members are required to assist with venue, Kitchen and/or Dish Room clean up after meal service periods.

All employees are expected to work as directed in any equivalent or lower-level position as required to ensure continued, optimal service in the operation.

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• Must have previous restaurant cook or food prep experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
• Work as directed in any equivalent or lower-level position as needed to ensure continued, optimal service in the operation

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with kitchen experience, but we are willing to train motivated, dedicated individuals.

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 20-50 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.

Work Hours

Dining hall hours vary per semester.

• Must be available to work varied shifts, including early mornings (possible start 5:45AM), nights, late nights (until 12:15AM), and weekends.
• You will be scheduled for weekend shifts on an alternating weekend basis at a minimum.
• During the school year domestic student employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week, and international student employees may not work more than 20 hours per work week.
• During school breaks, between semesters, and during Summer semester, all student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours per work week.

Work Location Rivertrail Dining (Loc)

Posting Number

Posting Number 20155576P

Open Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/21/2026