Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.46
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
work-life balance initiatives
Job Description
Michigan State University (MSU) is a world-renowned research institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. With a commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service, MSU fosters a dynamic environment where innovation and diversity thrive. The university supports a broad range of academic disciplines and is devoted to providing a vibrant campus life for students, faculty, and staff alike. Residential and Hospitality Services at MSU plays a pivotal role in enhancing the student experience by managing dining operations across campus residences and hospitality venues, ensuring quality food service and support functions are delivered efficiently and effectively. The Culinary Services Dining... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
- One year of full-time experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of kitchen safety practices
- Ability to read weights and measures and the ability to weigh and measure ingredients
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions
- Knowledge of various methods of food preparation including sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming
- Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment
- Ability and skill to prepare items utilizing proper methods and production timing to assure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service
- Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- One year of full-time experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of kitchen safety practices
- Ability to read weights and measures and to weigh and measure ingredients
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions
- Knowledge of food preparation methods including sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling, and steaming
- Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment
- Skill in preparing items utilizing proper methods and production timing to ensure freshly cooked products
- Experience as a worker in a food-related area or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to anticipate needed changes in service and customer demands
- Skilled in taking initiative and being highly flexible
Job Duties
- Organize, prepare, and supply food items for salad bars, cold and hot food stations, and to-order service
- Assist cooks by combining ingredients, portioning, and serving from prepared to-order items
- Maintain proper food handling and storage techniques to eliminate waste and spoilage
- Work within a diverse workforce and interact directly with customers
- Ensure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service by utilizing proper methods and production timing
- Follow kitchen safety practices and use kitchen equipment properly
- Occasionally lift items weighing between 26 to 75 pounds
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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