Culinary Arts Training Instructor

Salvation Army USA•Sacramento, CA

57d

About The Position

This position assists with the supervision of staff, preparation and serving of meals, assisting with the lab instruction of the Culinary Arts students in the kitchen and cleaning/maintaining sanitary standards in the kitchen and cafeteria by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years working as a Cook II.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
Must be 21 years or older.
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

Responsibilities

Assists the Culinary Arts team with recruitment and promotion and conducting interviews for potential students.
Assists with the coordination of teaching and instruction for CATP students
Assists the manager with the program development, and management of the Culinary Training Classroom activities to help accomplish program goals and objectives.
Instructs Students during the theory, lab 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.
Maintain tracking record of all graduating class students; provide on-going mentorship with current and previous shelter clients.
And other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Leads all personnel assigned to the kitchen including volunteers during shift and/or in absence of the Food Services Manager.
Assists the Food Services Manager with the lab instruction of Culinary Arts while students are in training in the kitchen.
Assists the Food Services Manager with catering duties and driving the canteen when necessary.
Provide meal service for any special event, i.e. Advisory Board meetings, Women's Auxiliary meetings, Christmas meals for volunteers and SAC Metro PR events.
Prepare meals during his/her shifts.
Trains staff and volunteers to assist in food preparation and storage under adverse conditions.
Assists with storage and receipt of food goods received.
Reports problems in writing (Incident report) to Food Services Manager.
Assists the Manager with maintaining efficient and competent performance of all operations relating to the kitchen, i.e. food procurement, food preparation, food storage, sanitization of kitchen utensils and kitchen cleanliness.
Ensures meal set up and cleans up including but not limited to dishwashing, cleansing, and sanitizing equipment and systematic cleaning of major appliances.
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation and storage under adverse conditions.
Ensures safe, sanitary, nutritious and attractive food preparation (meals, snacks, special occasions, etc.).
Schedules pick up of supplies and limited donations (e.g. food, Christmas related items, etc.).
Researches and communicates different methods of minimizing food expenses (e.g. obtaining bids from various vendors, searching for best prices, etc.).
Maintain a weekly schedule of assignments for the staff and volunteers as well as Alternative Sentencing participants (Community Hours Program).
Develop weekly menus that are creative, nutritious and appealing making maximum use of donated foods and USDA commodities.
Utilize USDA material to ensure proper inventory and meal productions.
Conduct monthly physical inventory of kitchen food and supplies as well as maintain daily usage records to be submitted to the Manager.
And other related duties as assigned by supervisor.