CULINARY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Culinary Program Coordinator to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for a Culinary Program Coordinator for our Families with Children facility located in the Soundview area of Bronx. In this role, you will support the facility's Culinary Program by building hospitality employer partnerships and coordinating community engagement. You will also support program logistics and help create employment pathways for participants. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain partnerships with local restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food service employers to create employment pathways for program participants.
- Conduct outreach to corporate and independent hospitality businesses to connect employers with program leadership and the Employment Coordinator.
- Identify, vet, and coordinate with community organizations to support offsites with the Outreach Coordinator.
- Represent the Culinary Program at community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.
- Collaborate with culinary instructors and program staff to align training with current hospitality and food service industry needs.
- Support program operations by coordinating logistics for open houses, graduations, workshops, and special events.
- Manage student check-in and onsite coordination in the Community Room during cohorts and workshop days.
- Monitor industry trends and hiring practices to inform employer outreach and job placement strategies.
- Maintain organized records of employer partnerships, outreach efforts, and program activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Knowledge of food service and hospitality industry trends and hiring practices.
- Experience in workforce development, career counseling, recruiting, or job placement; hospitality or culinary experience a plus.
- Strong relationship building and networking skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
COMPENSATION/EEO:
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays. Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
SALARY:
$50,000