Brody Culinary Platform Attendant

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brody 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 made-to-order service areas. The role combines ingredients, measures portions, and assembles meals while maintaining food safety, reducing waste, and providing welcoming customer service to students, staff, and guests. The position offers steady hours in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen and opportunities to build foundational culinary skills.

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 reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure or suspension. 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.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

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.
• Ability to take independent action to solve 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 made-to-order service areas.
• Assist cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals to order.
• Use proper food handling, rotation, and storage techniques to prevent spoilage and reduce waste.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to maintain efficient dining hall operations.
• Make reasonable attempts to report to work during university closures or suspended operations, as required for critical-status positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED