Student Food Service Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Description RHS Job Title Student Food Service Assistant Job Description

**Location: South Neighborhood (Case and Holden Halls)

Starting Pay Rate** : $14.73/hour

Duties As a Fall 2026 student food service assistant, you will be under the supervisor of the on-shift full-time and student supervisors. As a Student Food Service Assistant, you will help Culinary Services achieve its mission of Delivering Outstanding Spartan Experiences by providing exceptional customer service to our residents and guests. Student Food Service assistants maybe assigned to any of the following duties:

– Trucking/serving at food stations

– Maintaining salad, beverage, or desserts stations

– Working in the dish room

Student food service assistants may be reassigned to other workstations during their shift, depending upon operational needs.

If you need assistance applying to this position, please contact South Human Resources at RHS.Mail.mbx.REHSSouthHR@rhs.msu.edu or 517-884-6494.

Required Qualifications

  • Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
  • 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
  • Be able to work nights, early mornings, and/or weekends
Preferred Qualifications Previous food service experience is preferred but is not a qualification.

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

Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Work Hours

  • You will be scheduled for weekend shifts on an alternating weekend basis
  • Shifts are scheduled between the hours of 6:00am to 11:00pm
Work Location South Dining (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20155489P Open Date 07/06/2026 Close Date 07/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • * How many hours are you available to work a week?
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
  • * If scheduled, would you be available to work nights and/or weekend shifts?

  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents

  • Resume
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