Dining Services Cook-Panda Express

Job Details

Post Number: 2025053CP — Classification Code 674O RCW Exemption Criteria:
No Exemption.

Location:

Cheney campus, Washington. Anticipated start date:
January 5, 2026. Term: 11 months. Full‑time, 100%. Salary range: $37,896 to $48,960 annually. Recruitment closes on February 22, 2026. Contact:
Saundra Godin, HR (sgodin).

This position is for a Dining Services Cook at EWU’s Panda Express location. The role involves preparing signature meals, maintaining a clean and sanitized work area, managing cash handling, training new staff, and upholding high service standards. The position is held for 11 months each year, with opportunities to pick up shifts during time off.

• Be trained in Panda Express signature recipes, cooking techniques, and service standards.
• Take part in preparing delicious meals and providing excellent customer service in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Ensure high‑quality food production and efficient service while maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace.
• Manage cash handling, assist in training new staff, and teach students key food‑service techniques.
• Uphold both Panda Express and EWU Dining Services high standards for excellence.

• Valid Washington Driver’s License
• Valid Washington Food Handler’s Permit
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass Panda Express certification course
• One year of experience in restaurant food service work
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

• Culinary arts degree or related degree in the food service field preferred.
• Two years institutional or high‑volume food service experience preferred.
• One year kitchen supervisory experience preferred.

• Understanding of safe work practices
• Attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and timeliness
• Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Five days per week, 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off. Shifts may include weekends and evenings (there is a pay premium for evening shifts).

• This position requires a valid food handler’s permit and a Washington State driver’s license.
• Evening and weekend shifts are required; pay premium applies.
• Employees must meet EWU franchise restaurant personal hygiene and uniform requirements (uniforms are provided).
• Background check and a valid criminal history record is required.
• All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602‑02.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Required training via Canvas will be completed after hiring.

• Stand and/or walk for up to four hours without a break; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Resume
• Cover Letter (include detailed cover letter explaining how you meet required and preferred qualifications)
• Mission Statement Response
• Attachments:
  Reference list of at least three professional references

• DD214 Form
• Other Document #1
• Other Document #2

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, and other protected classes in accordance with state and federal law.

The role offers a salary range of $37,896 to $48,960 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, tuition waiver, discounts on campus services, and free STA bus transportation.