Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Daily lunch
snacks
Job Description
Meristem is a dedicated organization committed to empowering young adults on the autism spectrum by helping them develop a strong sense of self, enhance their social skills, and achieve increased social and economic independence. Situated in Fair Oaks, California, Meristem operates a small, college-like campus that offers a nurturing environment where many students reside full-time. The organization’s mission is to facilitate meaningful lives for adults on the spectrum by providing them with opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living, while ensuring their unique capabilities are respected and appreciated. Meristem is not just a workplace but a community focused on inclusion,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time (6-8 hours)
- Ability to move in uneven terrain on campus as needed
- Pre-employment background and drug test required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience is a plus
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with young adults on the autism spectrum
- Foundational knowledge of allergy-aware, gluten-free, and dairy-free practices
- Experience in kitchen safety and Serv Safe certified
- Exceptional communication, time management, and organizational abilities
- Collaborative team player
- Exemplify a professional demeanor
Job Duties
- Plan and prepare daily snacks and lunches for the campus, ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and served on schedule
- Manage standard kitchen operations, including meal planning, ingredient procurement, and inventory management
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to health and safety standards
- Adhere to nutritional principles set forth by supervisor, including gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, fermented and high-nutrient-density food preparation
- Monitor food costs and work within budgetary constraints to optimize kitchen efficiency
- Prepare curriculum and lesson plans for daily instruction with developmental progression
- Support in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety for students
- Support in assessing student intern abilities, connecting them with projects and lessons to develop their skills, and tracking progress
- Attend daily and weekly staff meetings and check-ins
- Familiarize and engage in staff training and with the foundational educational Meristem method
- Implement program-oriented approaches
- Engage in professional development
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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