Food Service Worker Lead

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead in Pullman, WA, to assist the culinary team with menu preparation, portioning and plating in assigned areas including catering.

The role emphasizes inventory control, par stock management, proper storage, equipment care, and safety compliance, reporting to the Management Team and Manager. This full-time position offers benefits and a salary range per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Food handler permit and 1 year in quantity or institutional food prep, incl. 6 months directing staff or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Washington Food Handler's Permit within 14 days of employment.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food in assigned areas, including platform and catering menus.
• Maintain par stock levels and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper storage of food, supplies, and equipment; keep areas clean and organized.
• Assist with receiving orders and entering orders; manage loading dock duties.

Skills

Food handling

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Food handler's permit

Washington Driver's License (or eligibility)

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 23, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

675G-YY_CS_NPS - Food Service Worker Lead

Business Title

Food Service Worker Lead

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity

As the Food Service Worker Lead , you will work under the direction of the Management Team and the indirect supervision of the Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with the unit Chef and culinary team to prepare and present food in assigned areas, including platform menu items, special menus, prep items, and catering menu offerings. You will help develop and maintain appropriate par stock levels to ensure adequate product availability while minimizing waste from over-purchasing. You will ensure the proper handling and storage of all food products and maintain an adequate supply of clean, sanitary, and properly stored dishware, utensils, pots, and pans for use throughout the operation. Additionally, you will maintain the cleanliness of storage areas and the loading dock, assist with entering orders, receive food, paper products, cleaning supplies, and other deliveries, and ensure all food, paper, and chemical products are properly stored, rotated, and organized. You will also be responsible for the care and upkeep of the equipment used in the unit.

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: $3,827 to $4,517 | 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 .

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

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
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years food service experience.
• Multi-faceted food experience.
• Experience in a la carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines.
• Experience leading and training employees.
• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
• One to two years experience in increasingly responsible storeroom positions, to include receiving, storing and organizing all supplies.
• Experience leading and training employees.
• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

dining.wsu.edu

Area/College

Student Affairs

Department Name

Dining Services

Location

Pullman, WA