• Case Culinary Platform Attendant

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Working/Functional Title

     

    Case Culinary Platform Attendant

    Position Summary

    Performs basic food preparation functions while interacting directly with the guest and assembling and serving food ingredients to create a unique customer experience; assist cooks in food preparation as needed; uses proper preparation and culinary techniques to prepare food including chopping, cutting, slicing, thawing, marinating and sautéing; uses culinary knowledge of proper garnishing and plate presentations; interacts and improvises dishes directly with customers often in theatrical style; maintain a clean, sanitary and safe working environment; use good sanitation and safety practices. This position is in Case Hall.

     

    All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

    Minimum 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 etc.

    + 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.

    Desired Qualifications

    Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels; experience working as part of a successful team; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; good verbal communication skills; commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the organization's mission, and respect for our core values: People, Practice and Purpose.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Work Hours

     

    Monday   OFF Tuesday    OFF  Wednesday 12-830p Thursday    200-1030p Friday      11-730p Saturday (A) Weekend   230-11p Sunday (A)  Weekend 230-11p Saturday (B) Weekend 6-230p Sunday (B)   Weekend   6-230p

    Building Location

    N CASE HALL

    Website

    HTTPS://JOBS.SLE.MSU.EDU

     

    Summary of Physical Demands

    Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds

    Bidding eligibility ends October 14, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.