Description

POSITION TITLE: Employment Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Workforce Development Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $26.44-$32.50/hr

LOCATION: San Diego, CA

Who We Are

Kitchens for Good (KFG) transforms lives through culinary arts.

Position Summary

The Employment Coordinator is pivotal in connecting individuals in our Apprenticeship programs with meaningful employment opportunities in the hospitality sector to ensure successful completion of the on-the-job training (OJT) portion of their apprenticeship. The Employment Coordinator works one-on-one with Apprentices to support them in securing employment, leveraging relationships with KFG Employer Partners, and providing guidance on job search techniques.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Work directly with Apprentices and their Career Services Coordinators and Chef Instructors to understand apprentice skill sets and criteria for pathways and job placement.
Assist in and teach established career readiness classes. Classes include but are not limited to: resume building, job search 101, career pathways, and employee rights.
Provide Apprentices with support on self-guided job search techniques, such as assistance with job applications and interview preparation, and assist apprentices with finding job opportunities that fit their skills, job readiness, and work style. As needed, provide support to alumni in identifying and securing employment opportunities.
Coordinate a weekly Job Club for job-seeking apprentices, collaborating with the designated Career Services Coordinators and overseeing volunteers.
Compile weekly job leads based on job seeker data and industry trends.
Work with Career Services Coordinators to match Apprentices with job openings with KFG Employer Network based on Apprentice skill set and job site work environment.
Schedule and facilitate interviews and hiring events with Employer Partners and facilitate job offers and Handbook agreements.
Interface between the KFG Workforce Development Manager, Employer, and Apprentice to ensure expectations are met.
Coordinate and attend visits to Apprentice job sites.
Author and distribute quarterly Employer Network Newsletter.
Collaborate with Career Service Coordinators to ensure that Apprentices get additional training as needed to succeed in their job.
Collaborate with Career Services Coordinators and culinary instructors to gather feedback on apprentice skill development and readiness at the end of initial training to identify Transitional Employment candidates.
Facilitate onboarding, scheduling and timecards, and offboarding for Transitional Employment opportunities. Coordinate collaborative meetings to monitor apprentice performance and skill development.
In collaboration with the program team, support key performance outcomes, including completion of initial training, job placement and retention, and program completion.
Maintain accurate records in our applicant tracking and CRM system.
Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking and be able to communicate ideas and feedback professionally and concisely in individual and group settings.
Customer/client-focused, with the ability to relate to, empathize with, and support individuals from diverse backgrounds using a trauma-informed approach.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in a team.
Self-motivated and results driven.
Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
Adaptable, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, environments, and program needs.
Well-developed organizational skills together with ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and timeframes.
Ability to multitask and work independently.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

In addition to the office, this job occasionally operates in a kitchen environment housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type & Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a working schedule of Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, however occasional evening and/or weekend may be required.

Travel

Employee will be expected to travel to as needed, to additional KFG locations and Employer Partner sites. Employee must have reliable transportation, and the ability to work across multiple sites.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement savings
Professional development budget
13 paid holidays
Generous Vacation Plan
Group-term life insurance coverage

Compensation Transparency

At Kitchens for Good, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is provided to ensure clarity and fairness in our hiring process. The final salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your education, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge. We also take into account internal equity to ensure consistency and fairness across our team.

Please note that the listed range reflects the full salary potential for the role. Offers at the top of the range are not typical, as we aim to support long-term growth and advancement within the organization.

Acknowledgment

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Kitchens for Good will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

At-will

The individual hired in this role will be at-will and will be subject to termination by the employee or the Company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Juanita Atitsogbuie at 619-736-1873 or juanita@kitchensforgood.org.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (eeo) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
2+ years of experience in workforce development or job training, job placement, adult education, adult literacy
2+ years in Hospitality Industry preferred
Familiarity with workforce development programs that serve individuals with barriers to employment and industry trends in the food service and hospitality industry
Relevant lived experience (highly desirable)
Proficient experience and knowledge in Microsoft office 365 programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, One Drive, and Share Point)

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