Student Bakery Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Description

RHS Job Title Student Bakery Assistant Job Description

Pay Rate: $14.73 per hour worked

Work Location: MSU Bakery 220 Service Road

As a Student Bakery Assistant you will be responsible for assisting full-time staff members with the preparation, baking, and packaging of baked goods for distribution to on-campus and off campus locations.

• You must have work availability for a minimum of 2 shifts between the hours of 4am to 1pm Monday-Friday, and 5am to 1pm Sunday.
• Shifts for this position may start as early as 4am, with the latest START time being 11:00 am. Student Bakery Assistants are required to work occasional Sundays
• Must follow all FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines.
  
  

Typical Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Simple cake finishing
• Operating the bagel, cookie, and bread machines
• Packaging product for delivery
• Stocking and rotating product using the FIFO method
• Maintaining cleanliness of bakery, including working in the dish room and working with large equipment
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Must take responsibility for work and self
• Must demonstrate proper food and work environment safety, and maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
• Must be team-oriented, and practice good teamwork and communication skills
• Must be able to attend shifts as scheduled, with reliable work attendance
• Must be able to work at least two shifts during the week, and occasional Sunday shifts
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• You may be required to work holidays
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible, quickly adjusting to different and changing situations within the operation
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to grow their skill set
  
  

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.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Standing/Walking >90% of shift

Work Hours

• Varied, during Bakery operations hours of 4am to 2pm Monday-Friday, and 5am to 1pm Sunday.
• Student shifts start as early as 4am, with the latest START time being 11:00 am.
• You will be scheduled occasional Sundays
• Domestic students may work up to 29 hours per week during the school year.
• International students may work up to 19 hours per week during the school year.
• All shifts will be scheduled per needs of the operation; your shifts may not total maximum allowed hours listed above
  
  

Work Location MSU Bakers (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20155370P Open Date 03/04/2026 Close Date 04/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant

You must apply through the online applicant tracking system at the link provided in this posting. Any resumes/materials received outside of this system will not be considered or reviewed.

Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What days and hours are you available to work (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you willing to work early shifts with start times between 4am and 7am
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have previous cake decorating and/or baking experience
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work a Sunday shift
• Yes
• No
• * When is your expected graduation date (Semester and Year) (Open Ended Question)
• * How many hours are you available to work each week
• 0-5
• 5-10
• 10-15
• 15+
• * In order for us to evaluate possible resources to help you commute to work for an early shift, please let us know if you live on campus (and if so, which neighborhood you reside in).
• Brody Neighborhood
• East Neighborhood
• North Neighborhood
• South Neighborhood
• River Trail
• University Apartments/1855 Place
• Off campus
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume