Chef Trainer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To maintain a profitable food service and catering program; to train members in food service and customer service.

JOB TASKS 

1. Provides effective supervision to staff and trainees
2. Manages and maintains successful operation of the Agency’s cafeteria
3. Maintains appropriate staff/member interactions
4. Conducts time studies to determine training/operation standards
5. Provide food service training to members
6. Complies with all health and safety mandates for the cafeteria
7. Participates in the Agency’s Periodic Service Review and other quality assurance programs
8. Ensures sound program financial management
9. Ensures compliance with all required state and federally mandated background and exclusion checks including but not limited to criminal history background investigation (fingerprinting), Central Registry, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), drug testing, and motor vehicle checks.
10. Cooperate with any Agency, DDD, and DCP&P or any part or successor thereof in any investigation and inspection
11. Ensures compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.
12. All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Food Safety Manager Certificate Required; Serv Safe preferred.

Experience working with and training adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities. 

SHIFT    

Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and supportive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance – Begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance – Begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(K) Plan with matching contribution (if eligible)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance – Supporting career advancement and professional development
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants – Interest-free loans (if eligible)
• Wellness Benefit – Reimbursement for eligible wellness-related expenses
• Staff Recruitment Incentive
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University Tuition Discount (if eligible)