Culinary Arts Training Program Facilitator - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Center is hiring a Culinary Arts Training Program Facilitator and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 650  Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125

Pay Range:

1. Principal Functions

The Kroc Culinary Arts Training Program Facilitator participates in the selection of appropriate students for the program and communicates students’ progress to other individuals / organizations that support the students during the job training and search periods. The Kroc Culinary Arts Training Program Facilitator   acts as a 'good will ambassador' for the program and promotes it in the community through a variety of out-reach activities, including public appearances and media interaction.

This position is central to the implementation of The Kroc Center Culinary Arts Training Program, and includes instructing, providing ServSafe training and coordinating any additional educational opportunities for the program enrollees, such as a guest chef program and field trips to restaurant kitchens and community farms.

Essential Job Functions

1. Develop the curriculum for the vocational job training program.
2. Provide in-class instruction, act as the training chef for the kitchen training program.
3. Develop and administer written and practical tests based on the curriculum, devise grading system for each module.
4. Assess students' ability to comprehend, perform and retain practical techniques, report students' progress in regular meetings with the Kroc Center Salvation Army administration.
5. Schedule and give direct supervision to the Life Skill’s Coach and Culinary Assistant. This includes but is not limited to performance management, time management and training.
6. Provide support service to the Food Service and Culinary Arts Training Program Manager  as requested by your supervisor.
7. Support efforts to develop funds for program

1. Education Requirements

Associate’s degree in culinary arts, minimum requirement

1. Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience at a chef level or higher with related management experience
• Minimum 5 years teaching culinary arts

1. Other Qualifications

• A high degree of ability to relay vocational training information in a manner that provides a positive learning experience and instills a passion for the profession
• Ability to demonstrate concern and sensitivity toward trainees and their individual needs and learning styles while still providing consistent education for all students
• Servsafe Instructor and Proctor, preferred

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Miscellaneous

Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this important position. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Handbook for Employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the Human Resource Department or Immediate Supervisor.

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