Starting Rate: $14.73 per 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.
River Trail Culinary Locations: Gallery At Snyder, Thrive at Owen and the Vista at Shaw.
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.
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
• Utilize point of sale and cash handing functions
• Venue and/or kitchen clean-up after meal service
• 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.
If you have any questions about applying for this position please contact Eric Christensen at chris461@msu.edu.
