Food Service Worker Lead - Utility

Washington State University; 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 insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Food Service Worker Lead - Utility to supervise and train student employees in dish room, pots-and-pans, and related areas, ensuring clean, properly stored wares and efficient service.

The role reports to Dining Services Management, offers full-time employment with an 11-month term, a salary range of $3,827 to $4,517 monthly, and comprehensive benefits under the university's plan.

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 be willing to work a varied work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct student employees and non-permanent staff in the dish room, pots-and-pans room, and related work areas.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and ensure proper storage and availability of dishware and utensils.
• Contribute to efficient Dining Services operations and foster a positive, respectful work environment.

Skills

Food handler's permit

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

Experience in quantity or institutional food prep

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 27, 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 - Utility Employee Type: Classified Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Food Service Worker Lead - Utility for Student Affairs, you will work under the general supervision of Dining Services Management to perform assigned duties while leading and instructing student employees and non-permanent staff in the dish room, pots-and-pans room, and other related work areas. You will help maintain a clean and sanitary environment, ensure an adequate supply of clean, properly sanitized, and appropriately stored dishware, utensils, cookware, and other necessary items, and distribute them to workstations or storage areas according to operational needs. In this role, you will contribute to the efficient operation of Dining Services while fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

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:

• 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

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.
• Must be willing to work a varied work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years’ food service experience.
• Multi-faceted food experience.
• 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

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type and Position Term:

Full time. 11 Month

WSU encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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