Direct Services- Culinary Arts and Events

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 participant’s 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.
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

General

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.
• Hold a current California driver’s 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