Cook/Kellogg Center

Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob DescriptionRHS Job Title Cook/Kellogg Center Job Description$23.84/hrWill prepare, season, cook, and portion a wide variety of foods for Culinary Services, including Banquet Events. Position is located at the Kellogg Conference Center & Hotel.Prepares, seasons, and cooks a large variety of main dishes, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces for Kellogg Center banquet events using standardized recipes; oversees and assists with the preparation of food items for the employee break room; taste-tests all food items for banquet events to meet and exceed Kellogg Center quality standards; determines cooking and production times to ensure maximum freshness and the availability of prepared items for all Kellogg Center banquet events; inventories food and supplies and requisitions necessary items for banquet food production; utilizes leftover food ingredients to eliminate waste; assists Kellogg Center Chefs with the development of new banquet menu items and the improvement of current menu items; stores food items properly to ensure efficient handling and the elimination of waste and spoilage; assists Kellogg Center chefs with solving any issues related to banquet menus, cooking production, safety, sanitation, equipment, or other related issues; operates, cleans and maintains all food preparation and cooking equipment; trains and oversees part-time support staff in all cooking methods, processes, and techniques. This position is located at the Kellogg Center.All positions in RHS 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.Required QualificationsGraduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Expert knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and techniques is necessary.Two years satisfactory experience at the Cook Range/Kellogg Center level or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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.Physical DemandsOccasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.Work HoursVariable hours (mainly PM support) based on operational needs/ scheduled events etc.Work Location Kellogg Center (Loc)Posting Detail InformationPosting Number 20161927P Open Date 05/08/2026 Close Date 05/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Special InstructionsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you currently enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during the academic year)?YesNoDocuments Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover Letter