Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Culinary Platform Attendant- Case Hall / Culinary Platform Attendant in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Culinary Platform Attendant- Case Hall
Position Summary
Perform 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 SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
- 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
Ability to read weights and measures, accurately portion ingredients for recipes. 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. Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels. Proper knife handling skills.
- Experience working directly with people from a diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA+, and gender backgrounds
Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments and multiple social identities
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
9am-530pm Thursday- Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday OFF.
Building Location
N CASE HALL
Website
careers.msu.edu
Summary of Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.