Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Soups and Sweets Instructor to join our team at the Jewish Community Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing and evaluating students in the Soups and Sweets Culinary Training Program, as well as assisting the Soups and Sweets Manager with programmatic needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culinary instruction and support for individuals in the Soups & Sweets Program
• Perform task analysis in the kitchen to break down culinary tasks into teachable components
• Assist with the development and preparation of the Culinary Training Manual
• Assist with the intake and screening of potential students
• Assist with developing the training calendar
• Maintain contact list of trainees
• Maintain attendance of trainees
• Secondary contact of communication between the trainees, their families and Soups and Sweets program
• Assist with development of Work Readiness Curriculum
• Co-lead discussions during Work Readiness Classes
• Conduct evaluations as required by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
• Document student progress daily as needed for students funded through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
• Maintain compliance for any students funded through DDD, including developing:
• Annual Report
• Emergency Cards
• Fire Drill Reports
• Help mediate any conflicts among participants in the program
• Monitor students' progress through frequent communication with the Manager and Disability Services Director
• Monitors students' safety at the training site
• Complete incident reports, as needed
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions among group participants to simulate actual work environments
• Assist with outreach of Soups & Sweets Culinary Training Program, as needed
• Assist with the inventory, packaging and delivering of Soups & Sweets products, as needed
• Assist with food preparation for JFCS events, as needed
• Other duties as assigned as needed
• Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field with at least two years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and other professional staff in a compassionate and professional manner
  • Knowledge of culinary skills preferred
  • Experience with customer-based operations preferred
  • Onboarding and training requirements to remain in compliance with DDD and DValid driver's license, registration, insurance, and good driving record