Michigan State University Hiring for Culinary Platform Attendant- Landon / Culinary Platform Attendant at East Lansing Full Time

Job no: 857510
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: Division Of Student Life And Engagement
Department: Culinary Services Dining Operations 40001192
Sub Area: 1585- Service Maint.
Salary: 17.84
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Residential and Hospitality Services, Service Maintenance- 1585, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Culinary Platform Attendant- Landon

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. Position Location – Landon Cafe

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

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; willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary; 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

Saturday- Wednesday, 1-9:30pm. Thursday and Friday Off.

Building Location

BRODY HALL

Website

careers.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Bidding eligibility ends on 5/2/23 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Apr 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 2, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time