Café & Culinary Support Coordinator

The Edinburg Center is a not-for-profit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism.

About the role

Combine hands-on food service experience with coaching, mentorship, and community-based mental health services as the Café & Culinary Skills Coordinator at Café Aroma. This role blends daily kitchen and café operations with teaching and supporting individuals participating in the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen and café operations while creating a welcoming and supportive environment
• Teach cooking, baking, cleaning, food preparation, and café skills to individuals in the program
• Train and support counselors, relief staff, and interns in cooking and café operations
• Develop weekly menus and introduce seasonal menu options
• Manage food and supply inventory, shopping needs, and the kitchen budget
• Help create a culinary training and certificate program for individuals served
• Lead social and interactive groups within the café
• Maintain food safety, Board of Health, and program standards
• Help grow Café Aroma and expand its lunch offerings

Requirements

• Experience in food service, restaurant operations, or kitchen-style cooking
• Enjoys teaching, coaching, and working with others
• Experience working with individuals with mental health or developmental disability needs
• Ability to manage menus, inventory, food costs, and a kitchen budget
• ServSafe Manager certified or able to obtain certification within the first three months
• Comfortable using basic computer programs and staying organized

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package included.

Pay

$53,000 per year.