Direct Services- Culinary Arts and Events
Direct Services- Culinary Arts and Events
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USD 16 - 19
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Job Description
BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:
The Direct Service Provider in culinary arts will provide training supervision and instructions to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a commercial kitchen setting. The DSP in culinary arts will report to the Program Innovation Leader (PIL) and Director of Programs/Executive Chef.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Supervise and train participants in skills related to foodservice that support the individuals needs and program goals.
- Actively engage with participants in daily activities that support a person-centered approach and supports the participants individual program goals.
- Assist the Executive Chef PIL and participants with fulfilling daily and/or weekly menus.
- Ensure environments meet health and safety requirements by maintaining clean and orderly environment at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervisors.
- Complete documentation including but not limited to: daily logs incident reports and attendance logs outing forms and transportation logs.
- Promote community integration by ensuring participants have full access to the community through outings field trips and attending special events.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of all program participants at all times by following organizational policies procedures actively monitoring environments having consistent headcounts and responding promptly to any concerns or incidents.
- Follow all program and organizational duties and procedures in an ethical and professional manner.
- Ensure compliance with all Licensing CARF Regional Center and The Arc policies and procedures.
- Support the emotional physical and personal well-being of all individuals served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
General:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.
Hold a current California drivers license able to drive a passenger van and have a clean driving record.
Can lift a minimum of 45lbs.
Strong communication and teambuilding skills.
Willingness to learn and be flexible to changing State and program requirements.
Able to be patient and work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a respectful and professional manner.
Strong computer skills and able to navigate programs for data entry and recording.
Organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Person Centered Competencies:
Self-Awareness- Is self-aware of how their own culture temperament personality dynamics prejudices and communication style impacts those we serve and work with. Always works to provide positive engagements with others.
Personal Integrity- Has minimal conflicts and has clear values of caring for people we serve and those we work with. Acts in accordance with those values and implements them consistently over time.
Informed Decision Making-Has the ability to use information available and provide to them to ensure the best possible decisions are made.
Yielding Control- The ability to allow others to be a part of planning decision making and how activities are carried out.
Team Building- Fosters an environment where all are able to collaborate and contribute to creating a cohesive unit in order to meet organizational goals.
Focus on Strengths- Focuses on the positive attributes of a person. Creates opportunities for the attributes to be highlighted
Active and Reflective Listening- Uses active listening when communicating. Demonstrates their understanding of what the speaker is stating to ensure the speaker feels heard and understood
Understanding of Living Best Life- Staff ensures participants are actively engaged in person centered activities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high school diploma or GED some college preferred.
Able to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fluent in speaking reading and writing in English. Bilingual preferred.
Able to successfully complete organizational provided Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training.
Experience with providing group supervision of a minimum of 4 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within 3 months
Minimum of 1 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen or food industry
Employment Type
Full-Time
