JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CULINARY CREW COACH (Mo's to Go)!
HOURS: Tuesdays & Thursday 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Immediate Supervisor: Director-Employment Services, Culinary Program Manager
Ready to mix it up in the kitchen and make a difference? At Momentum WORK, Inc., we don’t just cook – we create opportunities! As a Culinary Crew Coach, you’ll be a key ingredient in our recipe for success, helping power our Mo’s To-Go catering business and support our amazing program participants as they gain real-world culinary experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitors proper implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plans for each program participant.
- Assists persons served in proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assists persons served in establishing and reaching their own set goals.
- Ensure that program participant notes are completed in a timely manner. Complete other required paperwork as needed.
- Assists in compliance with Agency policies and CARF regulations.
- Responds promptly to emergency situations. Administers First Aid if needed.
- Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when program participants are in danger of injury to themselves or others.
- Acts as a voice of reason for program participants. Be able to report any suspicious events to program leadership.
- Attending scheduled meetings and in-service training as required.
- Responsibly handles petty cash in line with company guidelines at events and deliveries, when needed.
- Complies with all Momentum WORK Inc. policies and procedures.
- Completes other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects on an as needed basis
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to go up and down stairs.
- Ability to walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to push or pull wheelchairs when necessary.
- Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written materials.
- The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served.
- Full awareness of environmental stimuli
- Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one (1) year of experience working in the culinary field is preferred.
- At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding persons served and other related information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations.
- Must have a reliable phone.
- Reliable transportation (valid CA driver's license and vehicle insurance)
- Be ServSafe Certified. (Training to be provided if needed)
Note: ADA accommodations available.
Why This Role Rocks: You’re not just helping make meals – you’re helping build careers and confidence in an inclusive, high-energy environment. Every day brings a new challenge, a new dish, and a chance to make someone smile.