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Food Service Specialist

$17.3 - $23.35 per hour

Pioneer Human Services

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 Food Service Specialist 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 $23.35 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.

What you'll do

The primary responsibilities of the Food Service Specialist are to wash dishes, clean floors and walls and maintain general cleaning and sanitizing standards for CFS kitchens. They are responsible for maintaining all food safety guidelines and procedures.


What you'll bring
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid WA state Food handler's card.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly in English
Preferably you'll bring
  • Some experience working in a commercial kitchen environment

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.
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