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Food Service Worker Lead Utility


Job Location:

Pullman, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 3827 - 4517
Posted: 13 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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-YYCSNPS - Food Service Worker Lead

Business Title:

Food Service Worker Lead - Utility

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

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 this role you will contribute to the efficient operation of Dining Services while fostering a positive respectful and collaborative work environment.

To support WSUs ability to attract talent in a competitive job market this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive Human Resource Services Washington State University ().

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3827 to $4517 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.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

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 handlers 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 Handlers Permit within 14 days of employment.

  • Must be willing to work a varied work schedule

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 -

Area/College: Student Affairs
Department Name: Dining Services
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application
please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require 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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

11 Month

Washington State University 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. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community 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.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.

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