Food Service Supervisor 1 - Panda Express

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$44,868–$58,416 Per Year
SKILLS
Animal Training, Background Investigation, Child Protection/Welfare, Cook Dishes, Disability Accommodations, Driver's License, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ethnology, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fishing, Food Production, Food Services, Genetics, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Science, Hepatitis C, High School Diploma, Language Teaching, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Military, Physical Therapy, Record Keeping, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations, Vaccination
LOCATION
Cheney, WA
POSTED
3 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Food Service Supervisor 1 - Panda Express Posting Number 2026019CP

Position Information

Classification Code 675H RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption EWU Position Number C99532 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit BU 2 % Full Time 100 Salary / Wage Range CS - 41 Salary Information

The annual salary for this position is $44,868 up to $58,416 As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,739 - $4,868.

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

Anticipated Start Date Term of Appointment 11 months Location Cheney campus County Spokane Project Description

N/A

Project Duration N/A Background Check Yes - Both Responsible HR User Zach Jankovsky Responsible HR User Email address zjankovsky@ewu.edu

Position Details

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently recruiting for a Food Services Supervisor 1 within our Panda Express location. This position supervises food service employees in our Dining Services operations, special events, or catering locations. The position is responsible for food service production in a large scale production kitchen.

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 annual salary for this position is $44,868 up to $58,416 As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,739 - $4,868.

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 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on 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.

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 region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's 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 bachelor's and master's 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 d'Alene 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires a valid food handler's permit and a driver's license.
  • This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • This position must meet Panda Express training expectations, franchise uniform requirements (uniforms are provided) and personal hygiene standards.
  • This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), partial-year career position that is eligible for full EWU benefits.

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 Washington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement:

https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.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.

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.

Physical Demands

  • The successful candidate must be able to stand for the duration of their shift and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Zach Jankovsky @ zjankovsky@ewu.edu.

Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire No Protective Equipment

Gloves, apron, non-slip shoes and hot pads. University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Food Handlers Permit
  • Washington State Drivers License
  • Two years of previous food service experience
  • 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

  • Previous college or university food service experience.
  • Supervision/lead experience in a high volume food service location.
  • Previous Panda Express experience.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: practices, methods, and procedures of large-scale food preparation and servicing; personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation, and safety precautions; care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment; record keeping, report preparation; personnel functions.

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.

Work Schedule Type Alternate Work Schedule

5 days per week - 40 hours per week - with two consecutive days off. Shifts may include weekends and evenings.

Posting Date 05/29/2026 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin Immediately Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
  • Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Application Types Accepted Application

Job Duties

% of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty

Participate and direct food service workers in food service activities

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty

Maintain proper record keeping, work schedules, attendance and leave reports, accident reports; review reports and data.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Ensures proper food handling and sanitation. Eliminates safety hazards. Ensures proper care and use of equipment in dining areas and kitchens.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Inspects food inventory for proper rotation and storage.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Requisitions food, supplies, and equipment.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Responsible for and directs setting up of food service line and food service procedures.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Maintains food service equipment and locations.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Ensures orderly supply of food to service lines during serving hours and proper portioning of food.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Requisitions minor repairs and reports major issues.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Other related duties.

Essential Function Indicator Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Mission Statement Response

Optional Documents

  • DD214 Form
  • License(s) and Certification(s)

About the Company

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Eastern Washington University