Akers Cook I

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Culinary Services Dining Operations 40001192
  • Area of Interest: Residential and Hospitality Services
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Service Maintenance- 1585
  • Union/Non-Union: Union

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  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Oct 1 2025
  • Closing at: Nov 24 2025 - 23:55 EST
  • 09
  • 20.34
  • Residential And Hospitality Services
  • 1085434

Working/Functional Title

Akers Cook I

Position Summary

Will prepare, season, cook, and portion a wide variety of foods in Culinary Services; will work within a diverse work force in an ever changing work environment; will organize work area and student staff to provide exceptional food service to a large student-based food service.  Position location: Akers Hall.  

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, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

  • Ability to follow prescribed recipes is necessary.
  • Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials is necessary.
  • Two years satisfactory experience as a Food Service Worker 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.

Desired Qualifications

Customer oriented and the ability to anticipate the needed changes in service and customer demands; skilled in taking initiative and being highly flexible.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Monday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday off, Thursday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Building Location

W AKERS HALL

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends October 7, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

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