Culinary Instructor / Kitchen Supervisor

Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

As Culinary Instructor / Kitchen Manager, you will play a key role in educating and training our culinary academy students. Your responsibilities include teaching program content, supporting student success, promoting the program, and driving growth and recognition. You will oversee the

Napa Corps' food programs, including catering, and manage daily operations of the Culinary Training Academy / Kitchen, including inventory, ordering, and log maintenance. Additionally, you will ensure the completion and distribution of emergency meals, catering, shelter meals, and other contracted food services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Culinary Instructor Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment, promotion, and the conducting of interviews for potential students.
• Lead in the coordination of teaching and instruction for culinary students.
• Assists the Business Administrator with the program's development and management of the Culinary Training activities to help accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Instruct students in culinary theory, lab exercises, and hands on training in the kitchen.
• Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
• Maintain records and necessary documentation to support class-training and student progress.
• Along with the Student Support Specialist assist in the tracking and maintaining of records of all graduating culinary students; provide on-going mentorship with current and previous students.

2. Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Certified from a Culinary Training Program or 3 years' experience in the hospitality industry.

2. Must be a person of high integrity, beliefs, and lifestyle that agrees with The Salvation Army's mission, recognizing the culinary training academy has a special focus of ministering to individuals in recovery.

3. Organizational capacity and leadership qualities.

4. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

5. Must be knowledgeable and experienced in food service ordering, inventory management, budgeting, food preparation, servicing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

6. Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple, clear correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, community members, and other employees of the organization.

7. Must possess a food handlers' certification at time of employment and be able to complete the manager level ServeSafe training within 60 days of employment start.

8. Ability to work in a team environment and multitask required duties.

9. Must maintain confidentiality or sensitive materials and information.

10. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a DOT-regulated

11. Must be 21 years or older.

12. Will be required to pass a behind the wheel road test.

13. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, hold, feel, taste, or smell.

3. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

4. Ability to grasp, push, and / or pull objects

5. Ability to reach overhead

6. Ability to operate telephone

7. Ability to regularly lift / move up to 25 lbs, and frequently lift / move up to 100 lbs.

8. Ability to operate a computer

9. Ability to process written, visual, and / or verbal information

10. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The

Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

2 years : Culinary Training Program (preferred)

3 years : Hospitality Industry (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

ServSafe Cert Exam (required)

Driver's License (required)

Food Handler's Card (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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