Gallery Culinary Platform Attendant

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gallery Culinary Platform Attendant prepares, organizes, and supplies food across multiple dining stations, including salad bars, hot and cold stations, and made-to-order service areas. The role supports cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals while maintaining food safety, reducing waste, and providing customer service. The position involves working in a diverse, team-oriented kitchen and interacting with the campus community. Residential Hospitality Services positions are designated as critical status; during a university closure or suspension of operations, employees are expected to make reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled. Employees with an approved remote-work arrangement may be called 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.
• 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 changing service needs and 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.
• Support cooks by combining ingredients, measuring portions, and assembling meals to order.
• Use appropriate food handling, rotation, and storage practices to reduce waste and prevent spoilage.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Collaborate with a diverse workforce to support efficient dining hall operations.
• Prepare food using suitable methods and production timing so freshly cooked products are ready for continuous service.

What This Job Offers

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