Food Service Assistant

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services · Center, IN · 1 mo ago

Management$14/hrFull-time

About the role

Looking for a great job you can do while also being a MSU Student? As a Student Food Service Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting full-time staff members with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food for the Kellogg events, helping with preparing appetizers, entrees, starches, vegetables, and other items. You must also be knowledgeable of all relevant food safety regulations, standards, and guidelines to ensure the safe handling and serving of all meals to customers. It is your job to make sure the guests of Culinary Services receive the most outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

Cooking, preparing, and serving food at the Kellogg Center
Kitchen clean up after meals are served
Communicate with supervisors, managers and other student team members
Coordinate with supervisors job tasks that need to be completed each shift
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week
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
Be able to work nights, early mornings, and/or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Serve Safe or other food safety certification
Experience cooking or working in a high-volume food service operation

Pay

$14/hr. Due to the minimum wage increase at MSU, the starting rate for this position will raise to $15/hr. effective 8/9/26. Those hired prior to 8/9/26 will be brought to the new minimum.

Schedule

This position does not have a set schedule and times may vary depending on the needs of the company. Must be able to work varied shifts, including early mornings (possible start 6:00AM), nights (until 10 PM), and weekends. 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.

Location: Kellogg Center

Physical Demands: Must be able to move up to 10 pounds.