Children’s Center Food Service Worker

About the role

As the Children's Center Food Service Worker , you will work under the general supervision of the Assistant Director to receive and distribute prepared meals from Dining Services. You will be responsible for maintaining records, including temperature logs, menu adjustments, inventory, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reporting requirements. In this role, you will prepare food substitutions for allergies or intolerances, deliver meals to classrooms, and clean the kitchen and wash dishes after meal service. You will also ensure that all food service operations meet safe, sanitary, and quality control standards. Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible . Monthly Salary: $3,189 to $4,216 | Range 35 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . 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 candidate's 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 at time of hire, a food handler's permit; OR equivalent education/experience. Satisfactory background check through the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families at time of hire. Proof of measles ( MMR ) vaccination, or other acceptable documentation as established by the Washington Department of Health and Revised Code of Washington ( RCW ) 43.216.690 . Negative tuberculosis (TB) test within previous 12 months, in accordance with W ashington Administrative Code ( WAC ) 110-300-0105 .

Requirements

• SERV safe certification.
• Experience in child care food management.
• Working knowledge of CACFP Food program.
• Experience with food allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences.
• Experience working with children.
• General knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use and safety.
• Experience leading and training employees..
• Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
• About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://childrenscenter.wsu.edu/
• Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
• Department Name: Children's Center, Human Development
• 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.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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.
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Position Term:
• 12 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

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Additional Information

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 6, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 675F-YN_CS_NPS - Food Service Worker Business Title: Children's Center Food Service Worker Employee Type: Classified Position Details:

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