Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.25 - $16.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training opportunities
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Job Description
Michigan State University Residential and Hospitality Services is a premier provider of food and dining operations on the East Lansing campus, dedicated to delivering high-quality culinary experiences to students, faculty, and visitors. The Culinary Services Dining Operations department specializes in offering diverse meal options through well-managed dining halls that emphasize fresh ingredients, efficient service, and customer satisfaction. As part of this dynamic and supportive environment, employees work together to maintain high standards of food safety, nutrition, and hospitality. The department upholds a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds and cultures. It also... 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 kitchen equipment use
- Knowledge of kitchen safety practices
- Ability to read weights and measures and 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
- Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma 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 and accurately weigh and measure ingredients
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions
- Knowledge of various food preparation methods such as sautéing, display cooking, deep frying, grilling, and steaming
- Ability to properly use knives and standard kitchen equipment
- Skill to prepare items using proper methods and production timing to assure freshly cooked products
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team
- Strong customer service skills
Job Duties
- Organize, prepare, and supply various food items pertaining to salad bars, cold and hot food stations, and to-order serve in residential dining halls
- Assist cooks by combining ingredients, portioning, and serving prepared to-order items
- Maintain proper food handling and storage techniques to eliminate waste and spoilage
- Work within a diverse workforce and directly with customers
- Follow kitchen safety practices and use standard kitchen equipment properly
- Weigh and measure ingredients accurately
- Prepare food items utilizing proper methods and production timing to ensure freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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