Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Opportunity Village is a renowned non-profit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada, dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a range of innovative programs, services, and training opportunities. Established with a mission to empower and support these individuals, Opportunity Village promotes independence, fosters community integration, and provides meaningful employment and educational experiences. The organization is deeply committed to inclusion, respect, and personal growth, making it a respected leader in disability services in the region. Their programs extend across multiple facets including vocational training, recreational activities, and educational support, ensuring comprehensive development tailored to each... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year experience in a commercial bakery or kitchen
- One year supervising experience
- Valid Nevada driver’s license and clean three-year driving history
- Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment
- Current CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to work in kitchen environment with power equipment and hot conditions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience working in a commercial bakery or kitchen
- One year of experience supervising others
- Valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean three-year driving history
- Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment
- Current CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
- Ability to facilitate learning in a kitchen environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Social discernment to assess and understand others’ reactions and behaviors
- Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions
- Positive and enthusiastic outlook
- Self-directed and able to work independently
- Ability to set priorities, work under pressure, and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to conduct tasks under critical deadlines
- Ability to resolve multiple complex issues calmly
- Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to interpret instructions and take initiative
- Ability to remain calm and assess emergencies
Job Duties
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities
- Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and abandonment immediately as mandated by state law
- Provide recommendations and expertise to the direct care team regarding necessary ID or plan-related documentation
- Support participants' goals and training opportunities outlined in Person-Centered Plans within the Food Service Training Center
- Collaborate with case managers, program leadership, and HR regarding participants' performance and goal success
- Maintain open communication with programmatic leadership on rotations and schedules
- Oversee on-time delivery of all customer orders including production, scheduling, workflow, deliveries or pickups, and packaging
- Travel to various locations in the Las Vegas area as needed
- Perform pre-operation checks on bakery machinery
- Ensure proficiency in all job functions and machinery operation
- Support inventory supplies and purchase orders with a budget-conscious approach
- Ensure consistency in operational procedures in the kitchen
- Provide training and cross-training to team members and program participants
- Maintain a positive environment with high morale and strong work performance
- Identify problem areas in advance and take corrective actions
- Prepare and finalize all necessary shift paperwork
- Follow all Lock Out and Tag Out procedures for machines
- Support kitchen safety, food safety, and food defense initiatives
- Comply with Federal, State, and OSHA laws, policies, and procedures
- Oversee and maintain production standards during leadership absences
- Work flexible hours including weekends and holidays for special events or production needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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