Food Service Worker Lead

Food Service Worker Lead

We are hiring for two Food Service Worker Lead positions within Dining Services: Utility (Northside Caf) and Float (Hillside Caf). While both roles are responsible for supporting food service operations, maintaining sanitation standards, and fostering a positive work environment, each position has a distinct area of focus. The Utility Lead oversees dishwashing and sanitation processes while providing leadership and direction to staff. The Float Lead works closely with culinary teams to support food preparation, food presentation, and inventory management.

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.

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Utility is a 9-month cyclic appointment, for fiscal year 2026-2027 they would be working July 27 December 18, 2026 and January 4 May 15, 2027.

Float is a 11-month cyclic appointment, for fiscal year 2026-2027 they would be working July 6 December 18, 2026; January 4 May 15, 2027, and June 2-June 26, 2027. Monthly Salary: $3,752 to $4,428 | Range 37 Step 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.

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.

Requirements 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services.

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