Sign-On Bonus $750
(Restrictions may apply)

Summary

The Catering Specialist supports the Catering Manager in the day-to-day operations of the catering program within GESMV's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division — Program Services. This role assists in staffing and serving catering events, maintaining food safety standards, and working directly alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to provide meaningful vocational training and employment opportunities. The Catering Specialist will be responsible for ensuring daily production of catered meals, delivery of catered meals to assigned locations, shopping for food items and inventory, and meeting all quality and safety standards as determined by ServSafe and local county health boards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Operations & Catering Event Coordination

• Assist the Catering Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing catering orders and events on behalf of the DD division program.
• Support menu preparation, food inventory management, and food preparation activities in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Help maintain compliance with ServSafe standards, local health department requirements, and all organizational food safety policies.
• Assist with catering schedules, client communications, event logistics, and delivery coordination.

Working with Individuals with Disabilities

• Work directly alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a strengths-based, person-centered manner.
• Provide hands-on job coaching and vocational training in food preparation, catering setup, customer service, and related skills.
• Support the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) in collaboration with case managers, DSPs, and families.
• Model professionalism, patience, and genuine inclusion in all interactions with program participants.
• Support participants in achieving their vocational goals while maintaining dignity, respect, and personal choice.

Administrative & Compliance

• Assist in maintaining accurate records related to catering activity, food logs, expenses, and participant attendance.
• Support reporting functions for the Catering Manager and Program Director as requested.
• Ensure all program activities comply with GESMV policies, DD division regulations, and applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in program planning meetings, staff trainings, and organizational events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in providing guidance and direction to catering program staff, job coaches, and volunteers under the direction of the Catering Manager.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities for program staff in the absence of the Catering Manager.
• Support onboarding and training activities for new team members as directed.
• Help maintain a team culture centered on accountability, compassion, and quality service.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or coursework in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification required (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in food service, catering, or restaurant management required.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a vocational, day program, or human services setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and person-centered planning a plus.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass random drug screenings.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with disabilities in a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and catering operations.
• Proficiency in basic record keeping and program documentation.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to comfortably work in a kitchen and community-based environment.
• The ability to regularly stand, walk, use of hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• The occasional ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The ability of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $750