Food Service Supervisor

Overview

Central Washington University is recruiting two Food Service Supervisor 1 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 campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We are offering a salary, depending on experience, from $43,980 - $58,584 annually plus CWU benefits.

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team. 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 primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the food quality, service standards, and culinary execution within Student Union Dining Operations. This role actively supervises daily kitchen and front of house operations, ensures proper food preparation, presentation, and safe handling in high-volume campus dining environments. The Food Service Supervisor coordinates and supports multiple service periods or events simultaneously, maintaining smooth workflow and exceptional guest service.

This position is responsible for training and guiding student employees and staff in station setup, sanitation practices, efficient service execution, recipe adherence, and culinary techniques. The supervisor also monitors employee performance, schedules, verifies hours worked, and provides ongoing coaching to support growth and accountability.

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 diverse 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’s vision, mission, and values.