Bakery Workskills Instructor
About The Position
The Bakery Instructor is responsible for instructing and assisting individuals in developing job skills in preparation for competitive employment and producing baked goods for our fully functioning bakery. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services CSG Bakery which is a vocational training program that assists adults with Behavioral Health Diagnoses and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in developing work skills. The Bakery is a training program and a full scale business that produces baked goods for sale to area restaurants and the general public. It also provides catering for local events and fundraisers for local organizations.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic baking skills.
- Knowledge of operating an oven and mixers.
- Ability to learn the skills and abilities of those in the program.
- Knowledge of the skills to be taught.
- Knowledge of ServSafe standards and ability to pass the course.
- Ability to document individual activities and evaluate daily progress.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and deal with each individual demonstrating patience, empathy, and tact.
- Ability to work and communicate with individuals and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
- Ability to complete the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) training.
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- 1 year of experience in baking and decorating cakes.
- 1 year experience in Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals on deliveries.
- Must be able to drive a passenger or delivery van and accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions in the community while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.
Responsibilities
- Participates in daily operations on the bakery floor.
- Instructs and monitors individuals in work tasks.
- Helps individuals develop job skills.
- Coordinates and produces orders daily.
- Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Conducts quality control on all products.
- Manages and facilitates deliveries when needed.
- Monitors inventory.
- Communicates with other agencies and employees.
- Provides coverage in emergency situations.
- Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
- Commitment to promoting cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
- Extensive Paid Training
- Career Development Opportunities
- Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
- Family Medical and Parental Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
- Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
