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Akers Culinary Platform Attendant / Culinary Platform Attendant

Employer: Michigan State University
Location: East Lansing

Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Job Details
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Job Details

Job no: 831465
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

Akers Culinary Platform Attendant

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; assists cooks in food preparation as needed; uses proper preparation and culinary techniques to prepare food including chopping, cutting, slicing, thawing, marinating and sauteing; 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 located in Akers.

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 saute'ing, 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; 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.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Work Hours

Sunday & Monday off, Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am -5:00pm

Building Location

E AKERS HALL

Website

https://jobs.rhs.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/13/2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Dec 7, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 15, 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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