Food Service Worker Lead
Washington State UniversityAbout the role
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 31, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
675G-YY_CS_NPS - Food Service Worker LeadBusiness Title:
Food Service Worker LeadEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
Under general supervision of the manager, leads employees in preparation of all food as indicated on menus and production schedule. Maintain safety, sanitation, and quality control standards. Provide top quality products and customer service in the front of the house platform cooking and is able to train employees in performing all of the related tasks in customer service. Cooperate in contributing to a positive and harmonious work environment.
To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$3,752 to $4,428 | Range 37 (Steps F-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler’s permit AND one year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation AND serving, which includes six months experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Washington Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) to five (5) years food service experience.
Multi-faceted food experience.
Experience leading and training employees.
General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus:
http://dining.wsu.edu
Area/College:
Student Affairs
Department Name:
Dining Services
Location:
Pullman, WA
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
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