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Gallery Culinary Platform Attendant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $32.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
Training opportunities

Job Description

Michigan State University Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) is a key department dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences to students, faculty, staff, and guests on campus. Located at East Lansing, RHS operates various food service venues that emphasize quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. This is where the Gallery Culinary Platform Attendant role is based, specifically situated in Shaw Hall.

The Gallery Culinary Platform Attendant position is a full-time, unionized support staff role that plays an essential part in Culinary Services Dining Operations. With a pay grade of 05 and an hourly wage of $19.46, this position is designed for individua... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 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
  • 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 sauteing, 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 kitchen equipment use
  • knowledge of kitchen safety practices
  • ability to read weights and measures
  • ability to weigh and measure ingredients
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions
  • knowledge of cooking methods including sauteing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling and steaming
  • proper knife handling skills
  • demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels

Job Duties

  • Perform basic food preparation functions
  • interact directly with guests
  • assemble and serve food ingredients
  • assist cooks in food preparation
  • use proper culinary techniques such as chopping, cutting, slicing, thawing, marinating, and sauteing
  • apply knowledge of garnishing and plate presentation
  • maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment
  • use good sanitation and safety practices
  • improvise dishes with customers in a theatrical style
  • lift items weighing 26 to 75 pounds occasionally

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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