Food Service Worker Lead

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If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

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The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Management Team, and indirect supervision of the Manager, this position is responsible for working with unit Chef and culinary team in preparation and presentation of food in assigned area(s) to include: platform menu items, special menus, prep items and catering menu items; develop and ensure proper par stock ordering levels so that sufficient quantities of product are on hand while minimizing waste from over purchasing; ensure for proper handling and storage of all food products; and provide an adequate supply of clean, sanitary and properly stored dishware, utensils, and pots and pans to appropriate work locations; maintain cleanliness of all storage areas and loading dock; assists in entry of orders, receiving all food, paper, and cleaning supplies, and other deliveries. Properly store, rotate and organize all food, paper and chemical storage locations in the unit. Responsible for the care of equipment used.

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 $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:

$3,752 to $4,428 | 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 have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years food service experience.

• Multi-faceted food experience.

• Experience in a la carte restaurant cooking and various international/ethnic cuisines.

• Experience leading and training employees.

• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.

• One to two years experience in increasingly responsible storeroom positions, to include receiving, storing and organizing all supplies.

• Experience leading and training employees.

• General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.

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 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.

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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.

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