Dining Worker

Michigan State University (MSU) is a renowned public research institution committed to fostering academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth. Within its rich campus life, MSU also offers exceptional dining services designed to provide nourishing and welcoming experiences to its students, staff, and visitors. River Trail Dining is part of MSU's Culinary Neighborhood and incorporates multiple dining facilities including the Gallery at Snyder, Thrive at Owen, and the Vista at Shaw. This integrated dining operation focuses on delivering high-quality food service in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused environment. The culinary team at MSU is dedicated to maintaining the university's mission of Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences through every aspect of their service.

The Dining Worker position at River Trail Dining is a part-time role with a starting wage of $14.73 per hour. This role supports the Culinary Services team by providing exceptional customer service while ensuring the smooth operation of food stations, salad, beverage, and dessert areas, as well as dish room activities. The position is supervised by full-time team members who provide guidance and assist dining workers during their shifts. Duties assigned to dining workers may change throughout a shift depending on operational needs, providing a dynamic work environment and opportunities to learn various facets of food service. The Dining Worker plays an important role in creating a positive dining experience for residents and guests by maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and working efficiently under supervision. They must be adaptable, customer-oriented, and capable of working respectfully within a diverse community. Shifts typically include weekend work, and scheduling flexibility is necessary to support the varied needs of the different dining locations within the Culinary Neighborhood. This role offers individuals a chance to become part of a well-established, supportive team committed to culinary excellence within a major university setting. It is ideal for those seeking part-time employment with reliable hours and the opportunity to develop valuable food service skills in a professional environment supporting the broader MSU community.