Food Service Worker - Washington State University

Aramark; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker for Washington State University in Pullman, WA. This role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring food safety. Candidates must have a Food Service Certificate and the ability to work quickly under pressure. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.50 and benefits such as medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, and paid leaves.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food/meal preparation and serve food according to schedules.
• Complete daily reports verifying transactions.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding food safety regulations

Sanitation practices

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Title: Food Service Worker - Washington State University

Requisition #: 651324

Location: Pullman, WA, US, 99163

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation, completing daily reports, and maintaining sanitation by cleaning dishes, kitchenware, and equipment. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Compensation Data

Hourly rate: $18.50

Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, dishware and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed
• Must be able to work the following event days: 9/5/26, 9/12/26, 10/10/26, 10/17/26, 10/31/26, 11/21/26.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.