
Dining Services at Central Washington University serves students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community to offer exceptional service and wholesome food. Dining Services is a part of the Auxiliary Enterprises team, which strives for excellence in offering nationally recognized, inclusive, and sustainable services to the campus community. Future projects include the expansion and renovation of Dining offerings and facilities, as well as increased sustainability efforts on campus. Through these efforts, Dining Services plans to increase offerings of locally sourced ingredients, implement composting solutions, and collaborate with the Wildcat Neighborhood Farm, a newly established on-campus student farm, sustainability center, and outdoor classroom.
Meet the Team
 | Dean Masuccio, Dining Services Director Thank you for your interest in continuing your career with us. As an active member of the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS), I value national engagement and I strive to make CWU a national leader in food service. We are here to serve the students and to create an inclusive and forward-thinking environment for the campus community. |
 | Joseph Pearson, Auxiliary Enterprises Executive Director As the largest unit in Auxiliary Enterprises, Dining Services strives to be an exemplar of excellence on campus. Our vision for the future is to become more sustainable and to offer exceptional service to our campus and local community. Please take the time to explore our information below. |
Central Washington University
Located in the beautiful Kittitas Valley in Central Washington State, Central Washington University (CWU) enrolls approximately 12,000 students. Established in 1891, CWU offers more than 135 bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and holds regional accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
CWU’s exceptionally beautiful and well-maintained residential campus occupies 367 acres in Ellensburg, the largest city and county seat of historic Kittitas County. The city is situated in the geographic center of the state and on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Central Washington is a world-class destination for hiking, mountain biking, camping, whitewater rafting, and skiing. Ellensburg is located approximately 100 miles east of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area.
CWU Dining Services Statistics
On-Campus Dining Locations: 8
Coffee Shops: 5
Food Trucks: 2
Markets: 2
Total Dining Revenue (FY18): $16,727,410
Number of Annual Transactions: 1,648,520
Average Number of Daily Transactions: 4,515
Number of Meal Plans Sold Annually: 2700
Apply
To view current CWU Dining Services employment opportunities, and to apply, visit
careers.cwu.edu
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