Culinary Workforce Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Novato, California, United States Homeward Bound of Marin Full time

About the Role:

The Workforce Development Associate will be responsible for recruiting and supporting students in the Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, as well as managing professional development plans for graduates of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance recruitment strategies to attract new students into the FSCA.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community partners to present recruitment ideas and solicit referrals of prospective students.
  • Screen prospective students' application forms and interview applicants with the Culinary Training Specialist.
  • Teach weekly life skills and professional development curriculum.
  • Identify behaviors or conditions that may create a barrier to employment and develop a plan with the Workforce Training Team to alleviate those barriers.
  • Maintain and manage the FSCA inventory, including students' uniforms and school needs.
  • Collaborate with the Workforce Training Team to coordinate graduation ceremonies for FSCA students.
  • Foster positive relationships and meet with students individually to identify employment opportunities that fit their individual needs and goals.
  • Provide customized coaching through resume development, job search, and employment placement to ensure an appropriate placement for their knowledge, skills, and interest.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and organizations to provide quality employment opportunities for students and alumni.
  • Provide ongoing support to clients upon graduation through follow-up meetings, referrals to other resources, and success surveys to collect employment and outcomes data.
  • Consult with partner organizations to implement best practices for recruiting, training, and job placement through a JEDI lens.
  • Manage, organize, and maintain a monthly process of JRA for trainees and PDP for permanent employees, along with a team of chefs and managers.
  • Lead semi-annual Alumni events.
  • Host semi-annual Advisory Committee luncheons.
  • Partner with the Workforce Investment Alliance, SNAP E&T, and other external partners to facilitate subsidized employment opportunities.

About Us:

Homeward Bound of Marin is a dynamic and evolving non-profit agency dedicated to ending homelessness in Marin County through affordable housing development, supportive services, job training, and social enterprise. We offer a welcoming work culture that prioritizes wellness and DEI values, along with a competitive salary and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer:

  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403B match
  • 80 accrued vacation hours (2 weeks); prorated for part-time employees.
  • 12 paid holidays off
  • 12 Sick days annually (prorated for part-time employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program


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