Community Support & Culinary Services Specialist

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Job Posting: COMMUNITY SUPPORT & CULINARY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Location: Tioga County travel throughout community
Employment Type: Full Time COMMUNITY SUPPORT & AS NEEDED/ON CALL CULINARY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Salary: $17.00 starting rate

General Description:

The Community Support & Culinary Services Specialist provides person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities while overseeing culinary operations such as a food truck and community meal programs. This role combines direct support responsibilities with culinary training and community engagement, promoting independence, skill development, and inclusion through food service activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual Support:

• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and developing life skills.
• Implement and evaluate service plans based on individual preferences and needs.
• Teach and reinforce techniques for independence and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Provide safe transportation using a reliable vehicle.

Culinary Operations:

• Manage and supervise food truck operations in compliance with Department of Health regulations.
• Develop menus, order supplies, and maintain inventory.
• Ensure proper food preparation and maintain records of meal production.
• Oversee or directly prepare, cook, and package food using safe handling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all food prep areas.

Training & Community Engagement:

• Train individuals with disabilities in culinary skills, customer service, and related tasks.
• Promote community integration through food service activities.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.

Administrative & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate documentation in eVero and other required systems.
• Attend all required OPWDD and agency trainings, staff meetings, and events.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties for Community Meal:

• Supports the Development Assistant with advertising for meals occurring four times per week. 
• Order and prepare meals.
• Set up and tear down area of community meals.
• Recruit volunteers to help with meals.
• Keep track of number of people who attend and place in data base.

 Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

 Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.  

Credentials:

• Valid NY State Driver’s License and access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Should be able to drive a food truck when needed

Experience:

• Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• At least two years of experience in restaurant management or culinary skills. 
• Knowledge of the local community
• An understanding and respect for youth and individuals with disabilities 
• Experienced in food service, basic culinary skills and knowledge of safety, cleanliness and safe food handling measures as noted above.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of staff and trainees with disabilities.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Ability to organize policies and procedures and ensure implementation.
• Ability to multitask in a busy for-profit kitchen/cafe setting.
• Creative and motivated.
• Organized and capable of pro 0per delegation.
• Ability to adapt to changes (i.e. food substitutions and numbers served).
• Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations. 
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties. 
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of positive/constructive communication techniques. 
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.  
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution. 
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier. 
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle. 
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement. 

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders. Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents. 

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.