Posting Details
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Job Description
RHS Job Title Student Cook Job Description
Starting Pay: $15.73/hour
Location: River Trail Neighborhood which includes the Gallery At Snyder, Thrive at Owen and the Vista at Shaw.
As a Student Cook, you will be responsible for assisting full-time and supervisory staff members with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food for all meal options in our venues. You will be expected to commit to learning and practicing all relevant food safety regulations, standards, and guidelines, to ensure the safe handling and serving of all meals to customers. We are looking for employees who have and want to improve knife skills, high quality standards, innovation and leadership skills. You will assist in the training of L-1 student and on-call employees to ensure procedures are understood and followed. Ability and desire to communicate with supervisors, managers, and other team members is essential. You will be a part of a team environment that is dedicated to delivering outstanding Spartan experiences.
We are seeking candidates with a positive attitude, self-motivation, passion, and ability. Employees must be able to take direction and have a sense of urgency. All team members are required to assist with venue, Kitchen and/or Dish Room clean up after meal service periods.
All employees are expected to work as directed in any equivalent or lower-level position as required to ensure continued, optimal service in the operation.
Any questions about applying for this position please contact Eric Christensen at [Confidential Information]
Required Qualifications
- Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
- Must have previous restaurant cook or food prep experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
- Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
- Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
- Work as directed in any equivalent or lower-level position as needed to ensure continued, optimal service in the operation
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those with kitchen experience, but we are willing to train motivated, dedicated individuals.
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 move 20-50 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.
Work Hours
Dining hall hours vary per semester.
- Must be available to work varied shifts, including early mornings (possible start 5:45AM), nights, late nights (until 12:15AM), and weekends.
- You will be scheduled for weekend shifts on an alternating weekend basis at a minimum.
- During the school year domestic student employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week, and international student employees may not work more than 20 hours per work week.
- During school breaks, between semesters, and during Summer semester, all student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours per work week.
Work Location Rivertrail Dining (Loc)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20155284P Open Date 01/09/2026 Close Date 04/30/2026 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. . Qualification for this position requires a clean work attendance record for the current & past semester (in which you worked). Please make certain your work attendance is within acceptable parameters prior to applying.
Applicant Availability Form
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have previous cooking or food prep experience
- * Are you available and willing to work during the hours of operation listed in this posting
- Yes - All
- Yes - Some, Any Day
- Yes - Some, Weekdays
- Yes - Some, Weekends
- No
- * Do you understand that this position may require you to work during sporting events, holidays, breaks, and weekends
- * Do you possess strong knife handling skills and knife safety
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents