Akers Culinary Platform Attendant

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Akers Culinary Platform Attendant supports the residential dining culinary team by preparing, organizing, and supplying food across multiple dining stations, including salad bars, hot and cold stations, and to-order service areas. The role includes combining ingredients, portioning and assembling meals, and serving students, staff, and guests while maintaining food safety, quality, and waste-reduction standards. This position works in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment and involves daily interaction with the campus community. All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. During a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or an emergency, employees are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report as scheduled. Employees with an approved remote work agreement may be required to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Requirements

High school graduation or an 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 and to weigh and measure ingredients.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide 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.
Ability to prepare items using appropriate methods and production timing so freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.

Nice To Haves

One year of satisfactory food service experience, or an equivalent mix of education and training.
Ability to anticipate changes in service needs and shifting customer demands.
Initiative in independently addressing problems before they escalate.
Adaptability to changing tasks, fast-paced environments, and schedule needs.

Responsibilities

Set up, replenish, and maintain salad bars, hot and cold stations, and to-order service areas.
Support cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals to order.
Apply proper food handling, rotation, and storage techniques to prevent spoilage and reduce waste.
Serve meals directly to students, staff, and guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
Collaborate with a diverse workforce to support efficient dining hall operations.