Food Service Worker Lead - Utility

Online applications must be received before 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.

About the role

As the Food Service Worker Lead – Utility for Student Affairs, you will work under the general supervision of Dining Services Management to perform assigned duties while leading and instructing student employees and non‑permanent staff in the dish room, pots‑and‑pans room, and other related work areas. You will help maintain a clean and sanitary environment, ensure an adequate supply of clean, properly sanitized, and appropriately stored dishware, utensils, cookware, and other necessary items, and distribute them to workstations or storage areas according to operational needs. In this role, you will contribute to the efficient operation of Dining Services while fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train student employees and non‑permanent staff in dish room and related areas.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in all food service work areas.
• Ensure an adequate supply of clean, sanitized, and properly stored dishware, utensils, and cookware.
• Distribute dishware and equipment to workstations or storage areas according to operational needs.
• Support the efficient operation of Dining Services.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a food handler’s permit.
• One year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation and serving, including six months directing the work of others, or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to obtain a Washington Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
• Willingness to work a varied work schedule.

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.

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 and receive scheduled salary increments in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

Washington State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement options, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and an employee tuition waiver. See the Summary of Benefits for Classified staff and Total Compensation for details.

Schedule

Full‑time (100 % FTE), permanent position; overtime eligible; varied work schedule.

Additional information

• Hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500 is available.
• Position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• Location: Pullman, WA (Student Affairs – Dining Services).