Culinary Arts Teaching Assistant (2787)

## Description

# **Do you love food, teaching, and making a difference? Join our team and help create meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities!**

MAB Community Services's **Café 9**, a unique and exciting vocational program featuring a fully functioning café where adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI) gain real-world work experience, develop culinary and employment skills, earn competitive wages, and build meaningful connections within their community.

We are seeking a **Culinary Arts Teaching Assistant** who is passionate about culinary arts, mentorship, and supporting individuals in reaching their personal and professional goals. This is a hands-on role where you will help operate a real café while teaching valuable skills that promote independence, confidence, and success.

Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Instructor/Program Director, you will support daily café operations, assist with food preparation and service, and provide coaching and encouragement to program participants as they develop their culinary and workplace skills.

## What You’ll Do

• Support the daily operations of Café 9, including food preparation, customer service, café organization, and kitchen responsibilities.
• Assist participants in learning culinary skills, food safety practices, and workplace expectations.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered.
• Provide hands-on coaching and encouragement to help participants build confidence and independence.
• Prepare breakfast and lunch offerings while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, families, staff, and café customers.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with health regulations and program standards.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for the mission of MAB Community Services.

## Why Join MAB?
**Make an Impact Every Day** – Your work will directly support adults with disabilities as they build skills, independence, and confidence.
**Be Part of Something New** – Help launch and grow an innovative café program that connects vocational training with real community experiences.
**Meaningful Work Environment** – Join a team that values inclusion, collaboration, and helping people reach their full potential.
**Grow Professionally** – Gain valuable experience in culinary instruction, vocational support, and disability services while receiving ongoing support and training.

## Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts, food service, hospitality, education, or a related field preferred.
• Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Education, or related degree/certification preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, vocational programs, or human services preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting others.