Food Service Worker Lead

Food Service Worker Lead

Central Washington University is recruiting a Food Service Worker Lead to join our SURC Kitchen team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a 10.5-month cyclic, campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits. Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.

The Role: A Food Service Worker Lead (FSWL) oversees the work of team members and plays a hands-on role in guiding, directing, and training staff and student workers. This position is responsible for ensuring the professional preparation of food and ensuring all aspects of stations/concepts are ready for service. Leading food production, assisting with meal prep for the following day, enforcing proper food storage procedures, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. The FSWL is responsible for preparing all dishes according to recipes and standards, with accountability for:

• Ensure compliance with recipes, proper execution of dishes, and adherence to food safety standards
• Prepare all menu items to meet company standards for flavor, presentation, and aroma
• Taste all dishes to ensure proper flavor profiles
• Guide kitchen staff and assist in their training and development
• Perform a full range of responsibilities in both Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) operations

In alignment with Central Washington University's vision, mission, and values, CWU Dining Services plays a key role in supporting these principles while also upholding our department's own vision, mission, and values. Our vision is to be a key campus partner in promoting the growth of our community through shared culinary and educational experiences. As a member of Dining Services, you will be directly involved in these efforts and are expected to embody both the university, and department, vision, mission, and values in your work. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Salary: This position is based on the range 37 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum monthly salary of $3,403 and maximum monthly salary of $4,517. 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. Schedule/Appointment: Varies / Dependent on department needs / 10.5-month cyclic / (for more detailed information regarding cyclic appointments click link: CWU Cyclic Leave) / WFSE Bargaining Unit 1 Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily indoors, at times in hot/cold/noisy/wet areas with some exposure to hazardous equipment and products. Working in temperatures from 0 degrees (freezer) to 350+ degrees (around cooking equipment) is common. Work requires walking and standing (often in a stationary position) for most of each shift. Bending/climbing/carrying/pulling/pushing/lifting associated with loading/unloading of supplies and preparation, plating and serving of food is required. Occasional overtime is required, and shift work may be required. Additional physical requirements of the position include Pushing utility carts, and hand carts with up to 150 lbs. of supplies around to various workstations; correctly lifting 35lbs. individually from the floor or shelf locations to heights of 48' so products can be poured into smaller containers or put on worktables. The Dining Service's mission is to provide exceptional food services to the campus community. All staff are expected to work in support of this mission in every function they perform. All staff are expected to work in support of the department's continuous quality improvement program, so service and products are properly handled, prepared, garnished/merchandised, and served to our customers. There is some exposure to hazardous equipment and products found in kitchen environments. Work will be in a kitchen or restaurant setting. Work requires the ability to use both hands for production work. Staff members are hired with the understanding that they may be scheduled to work throughout the week including nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator. An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit:

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach: A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for three professional references. Screening Begins: September 30, 2026 **Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Name: Lynette Wood Title: General Manager, Student Union Dining Operations Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: Please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment: Background Check/Reference Check Process: Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access. This position is part of a Washington Federation of State Employees Bargaining Unit I. Notice to Prospective Employees: Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io; or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable Accommodations Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the Central Washington University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, available online here or call CWU Police and Parking Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io for a paper copy.