Cook

Cook/ Range- Kellogg Center (Non-Student) RHS Job Title Cook/ Range- Kellogg Center (Non-Student) Job Description Cooks are an essential part of any kitchen team and are responsible for preparing dishes according to the recipes provided by the head cook, Sous Chef, or executive chef. Cook for the Spartan football team! This position will predominately cook for the MSU football team, which is a vital part of the program’s support staff fueling elite athletes. . This position reports to the Cooks, who collaborate with strength coaches and dietitians to fuel championship performances. This position is a 9-month temp position 40 hours a week with the possibility of renewal depending on operational needs. To grill, broil, fry, or otherwise prepare and assist in the serving of cooked-to-order and individual entrée items for the State Room and room service and to assist other cooks in the preparation and serving of other food items at Breslin Center and Kellogg Center. This position will predominately serve as a cook for the MSU football team. Has, or is willing to obtain, Chauffer’s license for driving box truck. This position is a 9-month temp position 40 hours a week with possibility of renewal depending on operational needs. Fabricate and portion meats and seafood. Grill, broil, fry, and prepare cooked-to-order items such as steaks, chops, fish, egg, bacon, sausage, and other individual entrees and accompaniments. Prepare simultaneously food items requiring different preparation times and cooking techniques. Prepare stocks, sauces and soups. Assist other cooks in the preparation and serving of food items. Develop and prepare specials and soups of the day. Taste-test food items. Assist supervisors with the elimination of problems related to menu, cooking production, safety, sanitation, and the operation of equipment. Consult other cooks to determine time, place, and sequence of operations to ensure that a variety of food items having different preparation times will be available throughout serving hours. Set up equipment such as bain-marie and steam table and arrange work and serving areas. Plate food items from steam table, grill, bain-marie, fryer, broiler, or serving counters. Obtain necessary ingredients and equipment for the preparation of assigned food items. Operate, clean, and maintain food preparation, cooking, and serving equipment such as grills, bain-marie, steam tables, and slicers. Substitute for other cooks during absences due to scheduled days off, vacation, personal leave, and illness. Store and chill all food items in accordance with University, Federal and State Health Department guidelines. All positions in SLE 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 Qualifications Two years satisfactory cooking experience in an a la carte restaurant or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary. Working knowledge of cooking methods, processes, and materials is necessary. Ability to follow prescribed recipes 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 Qualifications 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 Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required. Work Hours 5am-1:30pm, mainly Monday-Friday with some weekends as needed Work Location Work Location Kellogg Center (Loc) Open Date Open Date 08/21/2026 Close Date Close Date 09/04/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr