Late Night Student Food Service Assistant (Case Hall)

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services; Ingquza Hill Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 315,000 - 405,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services seeks a Late Night Student Food Service Assistant for Case Hall. The role centers on dishwashing, cleaning, sanitizing, and supporting dining operations as part of a dependable team.

Shifts run from 6pm to 11pm with a maximum of 25 hours per week; weekend availability is required. Expect to contribute to outstanding guest service in a welcoming dining environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year).
• Must be able to work a minimum 15 hours per week and some weekends.
• Availability to work 6pm–11pm, with late-night shifts and up to 25 hours weekly.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision and respect a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and ensure sanitation standards.
• Check water temperature and soap concentrations; adjust as needed.
• Clean dish machine, walls, ceilings, doors, shelves and sinks periodically.
• Scrape, soak, wash, dry and store dishes, glassware, pots, pans and trays.
• Sweep, mop and sanitize floors; maintain a welcoming dining area.
• Support Case Dining with other food service duties as needed.

Skills

Active Listening

Punctuality

Interpersonal Skills

Task Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

RHS Job Title Late Night Student Food Service Assistant (Case Hall) Job Description

Location: Case Hall Dishwasher / Dining Cleaning and Food Services Support

Pay rate: $16.00/hr

Basic/Brief Description

Do you take pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and welcoming for others? If the answer is Yes! Join our late-night dining team and help keep Case Hall clean, safe, and ready to serve the MSU community. This position focuses on dishwashing, cleaning, sanitizing, and supporting dining hall operations as part of a dependable and collaborative team. Must be willing and able to work late night shifts between 6pm – 11pm.

Typical Duties May Include, But Not Limited To

• Operation of the dish machine
• Check water temperature and soap concentrations, adjusting as necessary to maintain sanitation standards.
• Preform periodic cleaning of dish machine, walls, ceilings, doors, shelves and sinks
• Scraping, soaking, washing, drying and storing of dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans and cooking sheets and other items.
• Sweep, mop and sanitize floors
• It is your job to make sure the guests of the Case Dining receive the most outstanding customer service.
• Other food service duties assigned as needed.

Transferable Skills

• Active Listening
• Punctuality
• Interpersonal Skills
• Task Prioritization
• Troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• Must be able to work a minimum 15 hours per week
• Must be able to work some weekends and from 6pm-11pm
• 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 be able to stand for long periods of time in one place.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility/adaptability to change
• Takes responsibility
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Being able to work evenings and weekends

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

• Flexibility/adaptability to change
• Takes responsibility
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Being able to work evenings and weekends

Work Hours

Shift hours are 6pm – 11pm working a maximum of 25 hours per week. Weekend availability required.

Work Location South Dining (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20155608P Open Date 09/16/2026 Close Date 10/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

• * What is your current class standing?
• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Graduate/Other
• * How many hours are you available to work a week?
• 0-5
• 5-10
• 10-15
• 15+
• * Are you available for evening shifts on the weekend?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work from 6pm-11pm?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter