Cook -Temporary

Pioneer Human Services•Spokane, WA

2d•$17 - $21

About The Position

TEMPORARY POSITION – COOK SHIFT IS MON - FRI 6:30AM - 3:00PM 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 At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance. 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: Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week): Medical Flexible spending Dental Vision Additional coverage after 60 days: Life AD&D Disability Other benefits: Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs) Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution) Employee recognition programs Public transportation discount Employee assistance program (EAP) Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Culinary school experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee recognition programs
Public transportation discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)