Café & Culinary Support Coordinator
The Edinburg Center•Bedford, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Edinburg Center is seeking a Café & Culinary Skills Coordinator to lead Café Aroma. This role combines hands-on food service experience with coaching, mentorship, and community-based mental health services. The position offers an opportunity to transition from traditional food service into a role where skills can make a meaningful impact. The Edinburg Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing community-based services to individuals with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism.
Requirements
- Experience in food service, restaurant operations, or kitchen-style cooking
- Enjoys teaching, coaching, and working with others
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or developmental disability needs
- Ability to manage menus, inventory, food costs, and a kitchen budget
- ServSafe Manager certified or able to obtain certification within the first three months
- Comfortable using basic computer programs and staying organized
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen and café operations while creating a welcoming and supportive environment
- Teach cooking, baking, cleaning, food preparation, and café skills to individuals participating in the program
- Train and support counselors, relief staff, and interns in cooking and café operations
- Develop weekly menus and introduce seasonal menu options
- Manage food and supply inventory, shopping needs, and the kitchen budget
- Help create a culinary training and certificate program for individuals served
- Lead social and interactive groups within the café
- Maintain food safety, Board of Health, and program standards
- Help grow Café Aroma and expand its lunch offerings
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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