Description

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Cook with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

Compensation:

New hires for this position typically start between $17.30 and $21.28 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits That Invest in You: 

At Pioneer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and continued growth. 

Health & Wellness Benefits 

• Medical coverage 
• Dental coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 

Financial Protection 

• Employer-provided life insurance 
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance 
• Disability coverage 

Invest in Your Future 

• Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance 
• Retirement Plan 
• Employee recognition programs 
• Public transportation discounts 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future. 

Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies. 

 What you'll do

 The primary responsibilities of the cook are to prepare meals from scratch following exact recipes and specifications using a variety of cooking methods while following all food safety guidelines and procedures. Other primary responsibilities include filling customer orders to 100% through proper measurements, portion control, product labeling and staging methods. 

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Minimum 1 year high volume catering cooking
• Must understand cooking measurements
• Must be able to accurately follow and scale recipes
• Must have excellent knife skills
• Must understand food service terminology
• Must have a valid WA state Food Handler’s Permit.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers.

 Preferably you'll bring

• Culinary school experience preferred

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.