Food Service Worker 1 - Athletics Dining Program (Multiple roles)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated Food Service Workers to support its Athletics Dining Program. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation to ensure a nutritious dining experience for athletes. You will be part of a vibrant team that values diversity and inclusion while providing essential services to the community. Join a workplace that fosters professional growth and offers generous benefits, making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff alike.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food service areas.
• Basic food preparation skills including fruit and vegetable preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation and order in dish and wash rooms.
• Perform basic food preparation tasks and restock stations.
• Monitor safety issues and maintain temperature logs for equipment.

Skills

Sanitation Practices

Food Preparation

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Education

Washington State Food Worker Card

Job description

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Food Service Worker 1 - Athletics Dining Program (Multiple roles)

Food Service Worker 1 - Athletics Dining Program (Multiple roles)

Req #: 245501

Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 04/25/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Other Compensation:

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER 1 - ATHLETICS DINING PROGRAM

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

POSITION PURPOSE

This Food Service Worker 1 position is responsible for supporting the Don James Center Training Table with dishwashing, dining room upkeep, and food preparation to support a high-quality dining experience for UW athletes. Providing nutrition to power performance, this position plays an important role in supporting nutritionally optimal meals for athletes and coaches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain the sanitation, order and appearance of the dish and wash rooms using sanitizing solutions as needed and in compliance with Washington State health code regulations.

Perform basic preparation including, paring fruits and vegetables, reheating refrigerated or frozen soups, assembling sandwiches and salads, toasting bread, preparing hot and cold beverages and/or packaging grab and go items.

Set up the workstation and/or display counters for preparation and service, based on production sheets and established plans.

Restock and rotate station according to established plans, par levels and food handling policies and procedures.

Wash dishes, pots, pans, wares, trays and aprons.

Clean sinks and insure that there are adequate paper towels and soap available.

Wash and dry uniforms, aprons and other items.

Clean or wash caddies and carts.

Continuously clean and maintain order of workstation and prep areas, including sweeping and mopping.

Bus and clean tables and chairs in the dining areas.

Monitor, address and/or report safety issues to management as appropriate.

Monitor and maintain temperature logs for the dish room equipment.

Report equipment malfunctions to the management.

May assist in the direction of student or hourly staff.

May be assigned to perform other duties within their classification as a Food Service Worker 1.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

The position is an eleven-point-five-month cyclic position that works January through mid-December. While staff are hired into specific positions, they may be reassigned to a different unit or schedule with two weeks of notice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Maintenance of a valid Washington State Food Worker Card.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .