Culinary Job Coach Roosters Cafe
About The Position
As the Culinary Job Coach, you will teach and coach a team of individuals with autism and developmental challenges, helping them gain work experience in a commercial kitchen/café environment. The Rooster Cafe at ServiceNet's Northampton headquarters is more than just a cafe; it's a hands-on vocational training program designed to provide individuals with autism and developmental challenges the opportunity to build culinary and hospitality skills. Evolving from a simple farmhand lunch service to a full-fledged cafe, the Rooster Cafe serves breakfast and lunch while fostering essential workplace skills in a supportive environment. At the Rooster Cafe, trainees develop expertise in: Menu and recipe development. Food preparation and kitchen safety. Quality, Customer service and cash handling Planning and problem-solving Punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Experience in culinary arts, food service, or hospitality.
- Passionate about mentoring individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse team.
- Knowledgeable in food safety regulations and ServSafe certified (or willing to obtain)
- Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 6 months with an acceptable driving record.
- Comfortable with using personal vehicle or driving a company vehicle for transportation tasks.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside café workers to guide and support them in various aspects of their daily work.
- Supervise, coach and mentor culinary trainees and develop their skills related to properly performing work tasks while furthering their culinary education.
- Working with culinary trainees and staff to develop problem solving strategies to facilitate continued growth.
- Collaborate with other staff on the team to provide the best therapeutic work environment.
- Help foster individuals holistically and give them a sense of accomplishment while working in a professional environment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Generous PTO (time-off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- And much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
