Direct Support Professional - Culinary Instructor

Direct Support Professional-Culinary Instructor

Job Summary:                      

In this role, you will have the opportunity to teach various cooking techniques, from basic knife skills to complex culinary methods both in a classroom and kitchen environment, while providing a supportive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment. You will work with a diverse ability population, typically in small class sizes of 6-8 individuals, ensuring that each person receives the attention and support they need to thrive. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adult individuals with intellectual/development disabilities.

Benefits:

Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, MetLife Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term. Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with Roundup Fellowship-match after one (1) year.

(Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.)

Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2025, benefits initiate 1 March 2025).

Pay Range: $18.67 – $21.60 an hour based off experience with adults with intellectual disabilities.

Shift: Monday – Friday 7:30 to 3:30

Duties/Responsibilities:        

• Uphold the mission and values, policies, and procedures of Roundup Fellowship.
• Develop and implement engaging culinary lesson plans in conjunction with Restaurant Ready and ServSafe.
• Demonstrate proper cooking techniques and methods both verbally and hands on, emphasizing safety and sanitizing procedures.
• Plan and execute lessons that inspire creativity and a love for food, while also covering important topics such as food safety, cooking methods, dietary restrictions, meal preparation, and both savory and pastry fields of professional cooking.
• Assess individual progress, adapt teaching methods, and provide personalized support and constructive feedback to meet individual learning needs.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with individuals, teammates, and other staff.
• Work with job coaches to develop skills with individuals for future job opportunities.
• Provide direct assistance, supervision, training, and support needed by program individuals   for completion of activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, eating, personal hygiene, etc.).
• Driving in the community with our clients in a company vehicle is a requirement of this position. This includes driving routes in the morning and afternoon.
• Administering Medications.
• Model and promote appropriate work behavior and responsible social interactions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school graduate (or equivalent) experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• level coursework with human service emphasis, preferred.
• Culinary degree from an accredited college or university.
• Restaurant Ready and ServSafe certified or must obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language for required paperwork, testing and professional communication.
• Must have 5 years of Valid Driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must be willing to drive agency vehicles in the community.
• Satisfactory FBI and CBI and CAPS records check.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching in providing support to program individuals with a variety of mobility challenges and program individuals personal care assistance.
• May require the ability to lift 50 lbs. in lifting and transferring program participants. 
• Requires normal range of vision and hearing for adequately supervising program participants.            
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. 
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of program participants with challenging behaviors. 
• Push wheelchairs.
• Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.

Position to remain open until filled

Salary : $19 - $22