Food Service Specialist

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 Food Service Specialist 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

The primary responsibility of the Food Service Specialist is to prepare and serve pre-made meals for the residents and staff of Pioneer residential programs, in accordance with all Health and Safety regulations.

As a member of the Pioneer team, the Food Service Specialist is expected to collaborate with other staff and community partners to promote a pro-social and supportive program climate that encourages the development of independent living skills. The Food Service Specialist is encouraged to make recommendations to improve operational policies and procedures consistent with program goals and the Pioneer mission.

 What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Washington State driver's license. 
• Valid food handlers card (must have within 2 days of hire)
• Able to read, write and communicate in English

Preferably you'll bring

• handlers card (must have within 2 days of hire)
• Able to read, write and communicate in English

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE

• One-year cooking experience.
• One-year experience working in residential facility

Course work, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, group dynamics, residential treatment or related disciplines.

What we offer

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes: 

• Medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Childcare discounts through Kinside.  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 t