Job Information
The Salvation Army Culinary Arts Program Manager in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Center is hiring a Culinary Arts Manger 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!
OFF Weekends and the Summer season!
Flexible hours! Hourly Wage $29-$32
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!
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.
Responsibilities
The Kroc Culinary Arts Program Manager 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 Program Manager 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.
The Kroc Culinary Arts Program Manager participates in the selection of appropriate students for
This position is central to the implementation of The Kroc Center Culinary Adult Vocational Job Training Program (KCA), 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
Develop the curriculum for the vocational job training program.
Provide in-class instruction, act as executive chef for the kitchen training program.
Develop and administer written and practical tests based on the curriculum, devise grading system for each module.
Assess students' ability to comprehend, perform and retain practical techniques, report students' progress in regular meetings with the Kroc Center Salvation Army administration.
Schedule and give direct supervision to the Life Skill’s Coach. This includes but is not limited to performance management, time management (ADP) and training.
Provide consulting services to the Food Service Manager as requested by Kroc Administrator
Support efforts to develop funds for program
ServSafe Sanitation Course Instruction
Teach the ServSafe curricula and maintain industry standards over the 10-week program.
Evaluate each student’s ability to comprehend, perform and retain information.
Integrate sanitation classroom learning into hands-on practice.
Proctor quizzes and retest students when needed.
Work with students on an individual basis to assure that students can attain Servsafe certification.
Community Building/Guest Chef Program Coordination
Reach out to chefs in the Boston community to engage them in the program and as potential employers for program graduates.
Conduct follow ‐ up with the students following a guest chef lesson.
Help to identify special community projects that promote class training and experiential learning.
Invite specific chefs to participate in themed events.
Collaborate with the Kroc Center Salvation Army administration to identify chefs to be judges and special guests at various program/Center events.
Provide the coordination needed for the pre ‐ ordering, set ‐ up and clean ‐ up assistance needed by visiting chefs.
Culinary Field Trip Coordination
Network with chefs and foodservice professionals and community-based farmers to secure fieldtrip opportunities.
Make arrangements for transportation and escort students.
Conduct follow ‐ up with the students following field trips.
Recruitment & Trainee Services
Participate in the recruitment of candidates for the program.
Conduct interviews of potential students
Select final candidates based on availability and goals of the program
Participate with other individuals/organizations to identify and supply the supporting services needed by KCA program enrollees to successfully complete the training.
Workforce Development Support
Assist KCA program enrollees with job placement.
Assist KCA in developing internship sites, culinary chef mentors and employment partnerships prior to and during job search.
Coordinate with KCA site visits to potential employer ‐ partners to engage site chefs in culinary training activities as well as employment information forums.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in culinary arts, minimum requirement
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
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience at a chef level or higher with related management experience
Minimum 5 years teaching culinary arts
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
Job LocationsUS-MA-Dorchester
Job ID 2024-13021
Category Program
Type Regular Full-Time