Food Service Worker Lead

About the Role

As the Food Service Worker Lead for Dining Services, you will work under direct supervision of management to maintain efficient and courteous service while ensuring 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, promote correct use and care of equipment, and contribute to a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and courteous service in all dining areas.
• Prepare and serve food that meets quality, safety, and portion standards.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness in production and service spaces.
• Promote proper use, care, and maintenance of commercial‑grade kitchen equipment.
• Support a positive, productive, and collaborative team environment.
• Adapt to evolving operational needs and industry trends.
• Direct and train other staff members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Washington Food Handler’s Permit (must be obtained within 14 days of employment).
• One year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation and serving, including at least six months directing the work of others, or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years of food service experience.
• Multi‑faceted food experience.
• Experience leading and training employees.
• General knowledge of commercial‑grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

Pay

Monthly salary range: $3,827 to $4,517 (37 steps, F‑M). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range with scheduled increments per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. This recruitment is approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500.

Schedule

Full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position; overtime eligible. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Application deadline: 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.