Chef Trainer

Community Access Unlimited • Elizabeth, NJ

3d

About The Position

General Description:
To maintain a profitable food service and catering program; to train members in food service and customer service.
Education/Experience:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or relevant industry experience.
Food Safety Manager Certificate Required: ServSafe.
Experience working with and training adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with people with disabilities and at-risk adolescents utilizing normalization principles
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of CAU staff, members’ families, and within the community
• Ability to express oneself, both in writing and verbally, in a comprehensive manner, using the English language
• Good planning and organization skills
• Knowledge of food preparation and nutrition
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to deliver effective training programs
• Ability to maintain and analyze budgets and interpret and analyze financial reports
• Demonstrate responsible leadership, mentoring and role-modeling
• Ability to effectively supervise employees and delegate responsibilities appropriately
• Access to an automobile vehicle, valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
• Food Safety Manager Certificate Required: ServSafe
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with and training adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective supervision to staff and trainees
• Manages and maintains successful operation of the Agency’s cafeteria
• Maintains appropriate staff/member interactions
• Conducts time studies to determine training/operation standards
• Provide food service training to members
• Complies with all health and safety mandates for the cafeteria
• Participates in the Agency’s Periodic Service Review and other quality assurance programs
• Ensures sound program financial management
• Cooperate with any Agency, DDD, and DCP&P investigation and inspection
• Ensures compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance – Begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(K) Plan with matching contribution (if eligible)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance – Supporting career advancement and professional development
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants – Interest-free loans (if eligible)
• Wellness Benefit – Reimbursement for eligible wellness-related expenses
• Staff Recruitment Incentive
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University Tuition Discount (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree