Job Details

Snack Bar Lead - Catering

Position Number: 7233785
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Food Services

Snack Bar Lead - Catering

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Snack Bar Lead - Catering. Under general direction employee may assume the lead role and provide general supervision of catered events.

Employee will review and maintain event records; participate in meetings and discussions; plan and organize; serve food and provide excellent customer service; perform event follow-up activities; maintain catering equipment and Dining Services facilities.
Duties will include planning and organizing catered events,
Requisitioning products and equipment,
Coordinating product pick-up and delivery,
Directing other food service employees,
Maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Required skills: customer service, organization, communication, self-motivation.
This a is 11 month cyclic position with the possibility to pick up shifts during cyclic time off.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $42,797 (minimum) up to $55,584. As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,566.52 - $4,632.

Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Food Handlers Permit
One year experience in high volume or institutional food preparation and serving
High School Diploma or GED
Experience delivering excellent customer service
Valid Drivers License
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of college or university food service experience preferred
One (1) year of catering experience preferred
One (1) year of fine dining experience preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Note: The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

Job Duties:
Participate and lead food service employees in the service of food during catered events.Percent of Time: 40

Participate in reviewing scheduled catered events; organize and plan, create timelines and adjust schedules.Percent of Time: 10

Requisition products and equipment; request support from other Dining Services operations and campus partners.Percent of Time: 10

Order, stock, gather, and deliver perishable and non-perishable goods to satellite food service operations and/or catered events. Transport food, equipment and staff to event locations.Percent of Time: 10

Assist in developing and training catering employees in setting up, serving, and breaking-down a catered event.Percent of Time: 10

Maintain safety and sanitation standards including food safety issues.Percent of Time: 10

Maintain inventories of catering supplies, dishes, utensils, and other related items.Percent of Time: 10
Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Eastern Washington University Police Guild
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/11/FOP-2025-2027-CBA.pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation..

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $42,797 (minimum) up to $55,584. As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,566.52 - $4,632.

Posting Date: 06/15/2026
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14841