Employment Training Specialist (Culinary Job Training Program)

About Second Helpings

At Second Helpings we envision a community where everyone has enough nourishing food and ample opportunities to thrive. Our mission is to address hunger today and build self-sufficiency to prevent hunger tomorrow.

Founded in 1998 by three chefs Second Helpings remains true to its core mission while the ability to serve our community has continued to grow. To date we have rescued nearly 55 million pounds of food and distributed nearly 21 million meals through our 100 area. partners.

The Second Helpings building is a vibrant and active one fostering a collaborative work environment. The organization relies on a steady and dedicated volunteer corps that is in the building during most open hours and it sees present and former culinary job training students coming and going regularly. Food and food culture are ever-present and lunch is available most days.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for creating and cultivating employer relationships delivering job readiness training and supporting students and graduates in their employment search and career development. Represents the organization and the program to employers and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create comprehensive training in professional development and career exploration.
• Assists Students and Graduates in identifying and obtaining career opportunities.
• Build and sustain employer relationships.
• Develop and maintain accurate records to support program needs and measure program outcomes.
• Provides assistance to program operations in the absence of the Culinary Job Training Coordinator. Assists in graduation preparation including portfolio and
• Attends events related to the Culinary Job Training department and the organization as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following Second Helpings core competencies.

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Reliability

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in recruitment and candidate counseling with strong knowledge of HR practices and employment policies.
• Demonstrated experience in the hospitality industry and food service industry.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Internet research and managing databases.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of and ability to calculate and report on basic statistics.
• Experience working with social service clients preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work neatly and accurately.
• Must be outgoing confident pleasant and friendly in working with the public.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be exceptionally dependable and responsible.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Second Helpings is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued supported and respected. We maintain a policy that Equal Employment Opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race gender age color religion national origin ancestry disability sexual orientation gender identity military status genetic information and any other legally protected status. This organization does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on any of these characteristics.

This is an hourly non-exempt benefits eligible position of 30 hours per week with schedule to be determined. A generous benefit package is offered including matching 403(b) contributions and free parking and lunch.

Second Helpings is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Please note that if hired you will be asked to produce documentation authorizing work in the United States.

Applications accepted through 9:00 AM January 15 2026.