Cook

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 lowering the barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Who we are
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 50+ locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

What you'll do
As a cook you 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. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Preparation of meals and entrees following specific recipes, meal plans, menu cycles and portion sizes.
• Complying with all health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and handling.
• Working on more than one item at a time
• Operating stoves, ovens, slicers, grills and other kitchen equipment.
• Cutting meats, vegetables and preparing various other items in preparation for cooking.
• Packaging and labeling meals for shipment.
• Using many different methods of cooking including grilling, roasting, Sautee, baking, poaching etc.
• Preparing sauces, gravies, starches, meats, entrees, etc. from scratch recipes
• Maintain a clean kitchen and work environment, including refrigerators, freezers and storage areas.
• Wash dishes
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels of products and supplies.  Also assist in stock rotation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and reach out and above shoulders.
• Must be able to stand continuously for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to move from hot to cold conditions through the shift

What you'll bring

•                      High school diploma or equivalent.

•                      Must be able to effectively multi-task

•                      Must have excellent time management skills

•                      Minimum 3-year high volume catering cooking

•                      Must understand cooking measurements

•                      Must have commercial cooking experience using all methods of cooking including grilling, roasting, Sautee, baking, poaching, etc.

•                      Must know various cuts of meat, poultry and other proteins

•                      Must be able to accurately follow and scale recipes

•                      Must have excellent knife skills and understand various types of cutting methods

•                      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

What we offer

Our employees are important. That’s why at Pioneer Human Services we’re committed to competitive industry compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance. Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment in:

• Medical
• Flexible-spending
• Dental

• Vision coverage

After 60 days of full-time employment coverage for

• Life,
• AD&D, and disability

Other benefits include:

• Dependent Daycare flexible spending. 
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

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. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement 

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.