Cook/ Range- Kellogg Center/Breslin (Non-Student)

About the role

Cook for the Spartan football team! This position will predominantly cook for the MSU football team, which is a vital part of the program's support staff fueling elite athletes. This position reports to the Cooks, who collaborate with strength coaches and dietitians to fuel championship performances.

Responsibilities

• Grill, broil, fry, or otherwise prepare and assist in the serving of cooked-to-order and individual entrée items for the State Room and room service and to assist other cooks in the preparation and serving of other food items at Breslin Center and Kellogg Center.
• Serve as a cook for the MSU football team.
• Fabricate and portion meats and seafood.
• Prepare stocks, sauces and soups.
• Aid in the preparation and serving of food items.
• Taste-test food items.
• Consult other cooks to determine time, place, and sequence of operations to ensure that a variety of food items having different preparation times will be available throughout serving hours.
• Operate, clean, and maintain food preparation, cooking, and serving equipment such as grills, bain-marie, steam tables, and slicers.
• Plate food items from steam table, grill, bain-marie, fryer, broiler, or serving counters.
• Obtain necessary ingredients and equipment for the preparation of assigned food items.
• Store and chill all food items in accordance with University, Federal and State Health Department guidelines.

Requirements

• Two years satisfactory cooking experience in an a la carte restaurant or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials is necessary.
• Ability to follow prescribed recipes is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

This position is a 9-month temp position 40 hours a week with the possibility of renewal depending on operational needs. This position is designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension.