Classification Description
TITLE: Culinary Assistant Program Coordinator
CLASS: Academic Professional
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 3
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
The Coordinator of the Culinary Assistant program is responsible for developing and implementing training programs in food service and other occupations in the service industry as well as clerical occupations for cognitively challenged adults. This position coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Culinary Assistant Program. Incumbents act as a liaison between local schools and businesses and the program. Coordination is required with PCC cafeteria services and other PCC departments who train students. Incumbents develop and offer customized training materials and classes and provide job development assistance to program graduates. Incumbent has independent decision making authority and work with little or no supervision.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Train students/trainees to prepare them for food service occupations including cashiering, ordering, bookkeeping, stocking, food production, cooking, customer service, and other related items.
- Develop and modify curriculum as needed to individualize training and improve student retention. Develop textbooks and instructional materials for the class.
- Identify skill requirements, assess student skills, and place students in appropriate training locations. Evaluates student progress.
- Recruit students for program. Conduct tours and interviews. Meet with and counsel parents, school personnel, and public agencies regarding program.
- Develops behavioral programs and works with students to assist them in achieving self-behavior management and acquiring appropriate work habits as well as positive attitude.
- Develop a cooperative operation network with schools and businesses to create job opportunity for graduated students. Assist student in transitioning to new job or work-site. Conduct employment follow-ups.
- Coordinate internships and other job development activities for students.
- Provide support and meet with PCC staff/faculty to provide disability awareness training and develop plans for student participation and expectations.
- Modify work-site requirements to meet student's abilities.
- Train students in other vocational areas including janitor, office clerk, and child care aide.
- Develop and teach modified clerical curriculum including computer application, data entry, filing, photocopying and other business machine skills.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a commercial food service operation environment. Work environment includes exposure to noise extremes in temperature and occasional related hazards. This position requires flexible work hours including evenings and weekends. Frequent travel between campuses and business workplace is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Extended standing, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and operation of specialized equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Education or related area. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Card. Three years experience training individuals with special needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge in food operation (includes profit/loss, budget preparation, revenue data monitoring, vendor contract and food preparation)
Knowledge of County/State/Federal health and safety codes and regulations pertaining to commercial food service operations. Skill in customer service.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations impacting assigned program.
Knowledge of basic counseling and behavior management techniques.
Skill in teaching techniques for different learning modes.
Knowledge of community resources for appropriate referrals.
Skill in operating a computer and various supporting software packages.
Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.