Food Truck Specialist

New Hope of Indiana, a leader in providing resources and services to individuals with disabilities, is hiring a Full-Time Food Truck Specialist to join our growing team. Hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday - Friday.

In this unique position, you will not only supervise our food truck program, but you will also mentor and train individuals we serve to work alongside you on the food truck. These individuals will help you in preparing and serving the food out in the community.

About New Hope of Indiana:

At New Hope of Indiana, we are not just an organization; we are a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their most fulfilling lives. Established as the largest not-for-profit provider of residential services in Marion County, we pioneer transformative initiatives that foster inclusivity, independence, and a culture of compassion.

Our mission is clear: to actively support individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy for human dignity. We envision a world where everyone belongs, and our community embraces and welcomes individuals with disabilities, making inclusion the norm.

The Training Period:

You will spend your first two months employed by New Hope being trained and training the 3-4 individuals who will work with you on the truck. This includes teaching your team how to cook, menu planning, preparing food in quantity, delegating tasks, and on-site coaching. During this time, you will develop and maintain relationships with outside vendors, identify places to take the food truck to sell goods, and prepare to run the food truck during the season.

During the Food Truck Season:

You will have the use of a commercial kitchen located the community. Prior to the individuals arriving each day, you will be responsible for ensuring supplies for the day are on hand. The goal is to have lunch prepared and ready to serve by 11am. Once prepared, it will be loaded onto the truck and served at the pre-selected location 3 days a week. The primary item being served is macaroni and cheese with some variation of toppings. Individuals will be included in every step in the kitchen and on the truck. Coordination continues through the season with vendor relations, scheduling, individual learning, and maintaining permits. The food truck will be subject to impromptu Board of Health inspections.

How will I spend the rest of my time?

When you are not on the food truck (three days a week), you will get to take a group of four (4) individuals out in the community to do fun educational and recreational events in the community through the AIM program.

• You are one of the keys to success of services we provide to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• You will work closely with adults of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live their most fulfilling life.
• You will be responsible for four people in the community on a daily basis

During the off season when the truck is closed, your hours will adjust to accommodate working full-time (40 hours) in the AIM program or any of the other Community Outreach programs to fulfill your hours. 

Our Benefits – the New Hope difference:

New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance, and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Attractive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 100% employer paid short-term/long-term disability
• 100% employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

What Qualifications do I need to be a Food Truck Specialist?

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least six (6) months of work experience, volunteer experience, or internship experience
• A valid Indiana Driver’s License  
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Be willing to use personal vehicle as needed to transport individuals
• Must be willing to drive a box truck
• Must have knowledge of menu planning, food prep, and cooking in quantity
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Special Training, Licensure, or Credentialing:

• Must be able to obtain a Food Safety Handler’s license within thirty (30) days of hire (company will provide).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We’re actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.