Food Service Worker Lead

Overview

Central Washington University is recruiting a Food Service Worker Lead to join our SURC Kitchen team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is a 10.5-month cyclic campus-based position, offering a salary depending on experience from $40,032 to $53,136 annually plus CWU benefits.

We are a team committed to Changing Students' Lives. Working in higher education provides career growth and variety. CWU offers diverse services and a campus community of approximately 8,300 students across 380 acres.

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance; retirement and optional savings plans; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; discounts; an employee assistance program; and a wellness incentive program. For more details about benefits and total rewards, please refer to CWU’s official resources.

A Food Service Worker Lead (FSWL) oversees the work of team members and guides, directs, and trains staff and student workers. This position is responsible for ensuring the professional preparation of food and that all aspects of stations/concepts are ready for service. The FSWL leads food production, assists with meal prep for the following day, enforces proper food storage procedures, and maintains a clean and sanitary work environment.

The FSWL is responsible for preparing all dishes according to recipes and standards, with accountability for:

• Ensure compliance with recipes, proper execution of dishes, and adherence to food safety standards
• Prepare all menu items to meet standards for flavor, presentation, and aroma
• Taste all dishes to ensure proper flavor profiles
• Guide kitchen staff and assist in their training and development
• Perform a full range of responsibilities in both Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) operations

In alignment with Central Washington University's vision, mission, and values, CWU Dining Services supports these principles while upholding the department’s own vision, mission, and values. Our vision is to be a key campus partner in promoting growth.