Student Cook: Prep, Safety & Training in Campus Kitchen

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

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.