CULINARY CREW COACH (Mo’s To Go)

Santa Barbara, CA

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CULINARY CREW COACH (Mo's to Go)! 

HOURS: Tuesdays & Thursday 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Santa Barbara, CA 

Immediate Supervisor: Director-Employment Services, Culinary Program Manager 

Ready to mix it up in the kitchen and make a difference? At Momentum WORK, Inc., we don’t just cook – we create opportunities! As a Culinary Crew Coach, you’ll be a key ingredient in our recipe for success, helping power our Mo’s To-Go catering business and support our amazing program participants as they gain real-world culinary experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Monitors proper implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plans for each program participant.
  • Assists persons served in proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Assists persons served in establishing and reaching their own set goals.
  • Ensure that program participant notes are completed in a timely manner. Complete other required paperwork as needed.
  • Assists in compliance with Agency policies and CARF regulations.
  • Responds promptly to emergency situations. Administers First Aid if needed.
  • Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when program participants are in danger of injury to themselves or others.
  • Acts as a voice of reason for program participants. Be able to report any suspicious events to program leadership.
  • Attending scheduled meetings and in-service training as required.
  • Responsibly handles petty cash in line with company guidelines at events and deliveries, when needed.
  • Complies with all Momentum WORK Inc. policies and procedures.
  • Completes other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects on an as needed basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to go up and down stairs.
  • Ability to walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to push or pull wheelchairs when necessary.
  • Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written materials.
  • The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served.
  • Full awareness of environmental stimuli
  • Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of experience working in the culinary field is preferred.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding persons served and other related information.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions.
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations.
  • Must have a reliable phone. 
  • Reliable transportation (valid CA driver's license and vehicle insurance)
  • Be ServSafe Certified. (Training to be provided if needed)

Note:  ADA accommodations available.

Why This Role Rocks: You’re not just helping make meals – you’re helping build careers and confidence in an inclusive, high-energy environment. Every day brings a new challenge, a new dish, and a chance to make someone smile.