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MSU RHS Employment Office

Student Food Service Assistant

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Recruitment began on July 9, 2026
and the job listing Expires on September 1, 2026
On-Campus Jobs
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Applications must be submitted on the RHS Jobs website. Applications submitted on Handshake will not be considered. To apply, please visit https://rhs-msu.peopleadmin.com/postings/21778

Location: Brody Hall and Landon Hall (West Circle).

Starting Pay: $14.73/hour*

*Due to the minimum wage increase at MSU, the starting rate for this position is going to be $16 effective 8/9/26. Those hired prior to 8/9/26 will also be brought to the new minimum on this effective date.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the on-duty Student Supervisors, and/or full-time staff and Operations Managers, a Student Food Service Assistant will support Culinary Services to achieve its mission of Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences (DOSE) by providing exceptional customer service to our residents and guests. In this position you will gain real world experience with problem solving skills and leadership development opportunities.

Transferable Skills:

• Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Orientation
• Ability to Multitask
• Work as a Team
• Positive Attitude

Typical Duties May Include:

May be assigned to any of the following duties:
Maintaining residential dining food venues
Cooking, preparing, and/or serving food
Accommodate customer needs, answer questions and solve problems
Venue and/or kitchen clean-up after meal service

Working in the dishroom.
Maintaining cleanliness and supplies in operation
May be reassigned during the shift, depending on operational needs.
Contribute to a positive work and shopping environment for all customers in a collaborative work environment.

During your shift, you will report to the Student Supervisors, full-time team members, and management staff on duty. You will be responsible for performing tasks as assigned by any of the supervising employees who work in the area to which you’ve been assigned.

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26%

Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.

 

77%

Undergraduate students complete an internship.

 

93%

Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.

*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2021-2025).

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