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Food or Restaurant Skills Trainer

Johnston, IA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

At Goodwill our values are love, kindness, and respect and our mission is to make purposeful employment possible for all. If that resonates with you, this position could be a great fit for you and ...

DM Goodwill

Human Resources Generalist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$47K - $57K/yr

Onsite at our Johnston, Iowa Headquarters Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support our managers with performance management and employee engagement. We are a people ...

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Food or Restaurant Skills Trainer

DM Goodwill

Johnston, IA • On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Do you love training and coaching individuals to acquire new skills? Do you have experience managing or working in food service or restaurants?
In this position you will use your training, development, and coaching skills to serve our community and help individuals with disabilities learn and grow in food preparation and food service work skills as well as becoming ServSafe certified.
At Goodwill our values are love, kindness, and respect and our mission is to make purposeful employment possible for all. If that resonates with you, this position could be a great fit for you and our team!
Perks:
  • A competitive industry pay rate - $16.50/hour-$20.00/hour based on relevant years of experience
  • PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan - click here to learn more!
  • Career development opportunities
  • 15% discount at our retail stores

Position Summary:
The Food Skills Trainer will facilitate training using a structured curriculum for food preparation and food service skills while providing instruction, supervision, and coaching to trainees in GCI's (Goodwill of Central Iowa's) food skills training program. Plans and monitors activities and schedules of trainees to achieve goals of the skills curriculum.
Essential Functions:
  • Facilitates training through classroom and hands-on methods using organizational values of love, kindness, and respect.
  • Assists in creating and planning training curriculum that supports trainee goal achievement in an identified set of skills.
  • Provides training to participants using ServSafe criteria and methods to be able to earn a certification.
  • Provides feedback to trainees through verbal and written coaching and encouragement while tracking learning and goal progress.
  • Coordinates supply inventory necessary for use during training facilitation for each cohort.
  • Documents trainee learning, progress, certifications, and schedules according to program and funder guidelines.
  • Leverages facility equipment, resources, and technology to deliver training and instruction consistently and safely.
  • Maintains flexibility in training style to meet the needs of trainees to assist in coaching to increase independence and problem-solving skills.
  • Creates and submits training documentation according to organization and funder guidelines.
  • Collaborates with peers and departments to plan and facilitate training, equipment use, and scheduling.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in human services or related field with professional training and/or experience in the functional skills area.
  • One year of food preparation, food service management, or related experience required. Experience coaching/teaching others; experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
  • ServSafe Certification preferred; GCI will provide this training and certification; also ServSafe Instructor/Proctor training and certification must be able to be obtained.
  • Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with trainees of all ability levels, and with team members and the public in a professional manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Must be able to perform basic math.
  • Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
  • Possession of valid Iowa Driver's License, a good driving record, insurable, and able to provide proof of personal vehicle insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident auto insurance liability coverage.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and dependent adult and child abuse background check.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Supervisory, coaching, or teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to remain seated periodically.
  • Must be able to operate or use food service equipment such as stove, microwave, knives, dishwasher, and related kitchen equipment.
  • Ability to remain physically active for extended periods of time and navigate throughout our facilities.
  • Ability to regularly carry, lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs regularly.
  • Ability to regularly carry, lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Working Conditions:
  • Variable work environments based on work area and location.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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