Food Service Worker Lead

## Food Service Worker Lead Apply:
Pullman, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-15423
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** September 27, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 675G-YY _CS _NPS - Food Service Worker Lead
** Business

Title:

** Food Service Worker Lead
** Employee Type:
** Classified
* * Position Details:
***
* The Opportunity:

** As the
** Food Service Worker Lead
** for
** Dining Services**, you will work under the direct supervision of management to help maintain efficient and courteous service while ensuring the delivery of quality, safe, and properly portioned food according to established menus and high operational standards in all customer service areas. You will help ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness throughout production and service areas and promote the correct use and care of equipment.

In this role, you will contribute to a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment while supporting your team in providing exceptional customer service. You should have a general understanding that Dining Services is a dynamic and continually evolving operation that adapts to industry trends and new information to meet and exceed guest expectations. This position description is not intended to limit your responsibilities, as duties may change in response to operational needs, future decisions, and directions established by Dining Services 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:
***** Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)******.
***** Additional Information:
** This is a
** full time** (
** 100%
** FTE),
** permanent
* * position. This position is overtime
** eligible.*
* ** Monthly Salary:** $3,827 to $4,517 | Range 37 Steps 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.

** Benefits:
** 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.
*
* Required 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.
* Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Washington Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights 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.
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship    
** About Department/College/Area/ Campus** - dining.wsu.edu    
** Area/College:
** Student Affairs  
** Department Name:
** Dining Services  
*
* Location:

** Pullman, WA    
** Application Instructions:
** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online…