Student Food Service Assistant (Snyder, Owen, and Shaw Late Night Service)

Kellogg Center; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kellogg Center on the Michigan State University campus is seeking a Student Food Service Assistant for Rivertrail dining locations. The role involves managing late-night shifts, serving residents and guests, and helping maintain dining venues with a strong focus on customer service.

As a student employee, you will work under supervision to gain real-world experience, develop problem-solving and leadership skills, and contribute to Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences (DOSE) through

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work 3 shifts per week.
• Must be able to work 7pm-11pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residential dining food venues.
• Cook, prepare, and/or serve food.
• Accommodate customer needs, answer questions and solve problems.
• Utilize point of sale and cash handling functions.
• Venue and/or kitchen clean‑up after meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness and supplies in operation.
• May be reassigned during the shift, depending on operational needs.
• Contribute to a positive work and shopping environment for all customers.

Skills

Customer service

Timeliness

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Education

Currently enrolled MSU

Job description

Student Food Service Assistant (Snyder, Owen, and Shaw Late Night Service)

RHS Job Title Student Food Service Assistant (Snyder, Owen, and Shaw Late Night Service)

Job Description

Starting Rate: $16.00 per hour. River Trail Culinary Locations: Gallery At Snyder, Thrive at Owen and the Vista at Shaw. Unit Expectations: Must be willing and able to work late night shifts between 7pm and 11pm.

As a Night Associate and under the supervisor of the on-shift full-time and student supervisors, a Student Food Service Assistant (River Trial late night service) will help Culinary Services achieve its mission of Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences by providing exceptional customer service to our residents and guests.

Under the supervision of the on-duty Student Supervisors, and/or full-time staff and Operations Managers, a Student Food Service Assistant will support Culinary Services to achieve its mission of Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences ( DOSE ) by providing exceptional customer service to our residents and guests. In this position you will gain real world experience with problem solving skills and leadership development opportunities.

• Maintaining residential dining food venues
• Cooking, preparing, and/or serving food
• Accommodate customer needs, answer questions and solve problems
• Utilize point of sale and cash handing functions
• Venue and/or kitchen clean‑up after meal service
• Maintaining cleanliness and supplies in operation
• May be reassigned during the shift, depending on operational needs.
• Contribute to a positive work and shopping environment for all customers in a collaborative work environment.

During your shift, you will report to the Student Supervisors, full‑time team members, and management staff on duty. You will be responsible for performing tasks as assigned by any of the supervising employees who work in the area to which you’ve been assigned.

If you have any questions about applying for this position please contact Eric Christensen at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• 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
• Must have ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to attend shifts as scheduled
• Must have ability to work 2 shifts during the week. Weekday shifts are considered Mon 6AM through Fri 4PM.
• Must also have ability to work 2 shifts every other weekend, or 1 shift every weekend. Weekend shifts are considered Fri 4PM through Sun 12:15AM/Close.
• Must be available to work 3 shifts per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred, but is not a prerequisite. For many of our employees, this is their first job!
• Minor computer knowledge required to complete online compliance training

• Preferred new hires to be able to work shift times between 6am-4pm.

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

Occasional lifting of 10 to 25 pounds.

Work Hours

7pm-11pm

Start time for shifts may vary.

Shifts start throughout the day from 7:00 p.m.

You will be scheduled for weekend shifts on an alternating weekend basis.

As a student employee, you may not work more than 29 hours during the school year. If you are an international student, you may not work more than 19 hours during the school year. During school breaks, between semesters and during the summer, you are permitted to work up to 40 hours.

Work Location

Work Location Rivertrail Dining (Loc)

Posting Number

Posting Number 20155595P

Open Date

Open Date 09/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 02/01/2027

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions for Applicant

Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Briefly describe the skills, abilities and/or qualities you possess, which make you the best candidate to hire?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you available to work 3 shifts per week?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you willing to work shifts from 7pm-11pm?
  • Yes
  • No