Food Service Worker Lead

Food Service Worker Lead

Online applications must be received before 11:59 pm on July 5, 2026.

Available Title(s): 675G‑_NPS — Food Service Worker Lead

Business

Title:

Food Service Worker Lead

Employee Type:
Classified

We are hiring three Food Service Worker Lead roles within Dining Services:
Production (Culinary Support Center), Utility (Northside Cafe), and Float (Hillside Cafe). While all positions share responsibility for supporting food service operations, maintaining sanitation standards, and fostering a positive work environment, each has a distinct focus. The Production Lead supports efficient food preparation and service, the Utility Lead oversees dishwashing and sanitation processes while leading staff, and the Float Lead collaborates with culinary teams on food preparation, 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.

Full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligible.

• Utility: 9‑month cyclic—July 27 – December 18 2026;
  January 4 – May 15 2027.
• Production: 11‑month cyclic—June 1 – December 12 2026;
  January 4 – May 15 2027.
• Float: 11‑month cyclic—July 6 – December 18 2026;
  January 4 – May 15 2027;
  June 2‑26 2027.

$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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

This position requires 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.

Washington State University does not discriminate in matters of employment against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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.

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.