Recruiter

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
  
  
  

About Down To Earth Cuisine

At Down to Earth Cuisine, we deliver exceptional, personalized in-home meal prep and exclusive dining experiences that bring people together over chef-crafted, sustainable meals. Our team of passionate culinary professionals is growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic Recruiter to help us find and welcome the next generation of talented chefs and support staff.

Position Summary

The Recruiter plays a key role in building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for our growing multi-market team (WA, CA, NV). This position manages the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing and screening to onboarding—primarily for personal chefs, in-home chefs, and event chefs. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and skilled at balancing multiple searches while providing a stellar candidate experience aligned with DTEC’s high service standards.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for culinary and support roles, including postings, sourcing, interviews, reference checks, and offers.
• Build and maintain pipelines of high-quality candidates across multiple markets.
• Partner with hiring managers and operations staff to understand role requirements and identify ideal fits.
• Utilize our applicant tracking system and maintain accurate candidate communication and documentation.
• Conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, and guide candidates through each stage of the process.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while providing an exceptional candidate experience.
• Support onboarding by coordinating documentation, conducting virtual orientation, and HR setup.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance, and 90-day retention.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen our recruiting strategy, sourcing methods, and employer branding.
• Network with culinary schools, professional organizations, and industry events to identify potential talent.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience; hospitality or culinary industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities—able to juggle multiple requisitions at once.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Meet) and applicant tracking systems (CareerPlug preferred).
• Ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and culture fit.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Recruiting certifications (LinkedIn Talent Solutions, AIRS, etc.) a plus.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $28-30/hour DOE
• Schedule: Part-time, 15–20 hours/week (up to 25 during peak hiring season)
• Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Benefits Include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance through Regence Blue Cross (for eligible employees)
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour per 40 hours worked, per WA law)
• Paid Time Off (0.77 hours per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours annually)
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily remote position with flexible hours with the greatest need anticipated in the 10am-2pm timeframe.
• May require occasional travel to local events, networking functions, or culinary demonstrations.
• Fast-paced environment requiring professionalism, adaptability, and confidentiality.
  
  
  

Down to Earth Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This is a remote position.