Job Placement Assistant

(Culinary Fundamentals Bronx Outpost location) 

(Part Time, Temporary Position)

 

ABOUT HOT BREAD KITCHEN 

Since 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has empowered New Yorkers who face barriers to economic opportunities through transformative careers in New York City’s food industry. We offer small business development programs, culinary skills training, and job placement, bolstered by individualized wraparound supportive services. Our small business program, HBK Incubates, supports entrepreneurs as they transform their food businesses into sustainable income sources. Culinary Fundamentals, our award-winning culinary training program provides access to high-quality jobs for those starting their careers in the food industry. Our upskilling programs enable incumbent workers to gain further skills leading to higher wages and career advancement. We work diligently alongside our network of over 200 food employer partners and more than 250 nonprofit and government partners to ensure our graduates are set up for success both at home and in their careers.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking a part-time Job Placement Assistant to support quality and timely job placement activities for the Culinary Fundamentals program. This role focuses on establishing relationships with currently enrolled members at our Bronx outpost, preparing them for the job search process, and connecting them with job opportunities. 

 

The ideal candidate is people-oriented, organized, detailed and passionate about workforce development, equity, and creating access to meaningful employment. This position is part-time (19 hours/week) with flexible scheduling, but the candidate must be available to travel to the Bronx and work between 3:30 and 7:15pm on-site on agreed-upon dates. 

 

Hours, Location and Schedule

The Job Placement Assistant position will be a part-time, temporary role that requires in-person availability. This position will require up to 19 hours per week for an 8-week period.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Career Readiness and Job Placement Support

  • Execute key components of the job placement process, including:

    • Conduct one-on-one job-matching conversations with each member to understand key details that will be crucial in finding them the right job.

    • Review job order requirements and identify members who would be a good fit.

    • Create and update member resumes, according to HBK standards.

    • Coordinate and schedule interviews with members.

    • Support members with the onboarding process once they have secured a job.

  • Lead professional readiness lessons to groups of up to 30 individuals; prepare all professional readiness materials and adjust the curriculum to meet the cohort's needs. 

 

Employer Partnership Engagement:

  • Ensure all critical data, including job opportunities, interview results, and job placements, are accurately and quickly reflected in Salesforce and other trackers.

  • Communicate and flag any issues or concerns that arise throughout the job placement process and/or post-placement to the Employer Partnerships Manager and Senior Manager of Culinary Talent to help maintain positive relationships with employer partners.

 

Reporting Lines

This position reports directly to the Employer Partnerships Manager on the Programs Team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Driven by and believe in Hot Bread Kitchen’s values and mission.

  • Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship principles.

  • Must have at least 1 year of experience in project management/administration, recruiting, and/or job placement work, or direct services.

  • Familiarity with the food service industry is a plus.

  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.

  • You enjoy working with the community and having first-hand interactions with members.

  • Systems and process-oriented; proactive, resourceful, and innovative with an entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Thrives in a fast-paced and energetic team atmosphere with ambitious deadlines; successful team members are self-directed, with effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to simultaneously manage several priorities.

  • General computer proficiency in Google platforms and productivity software; experience with Salesforce is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

  • Interpersonal relations - Exhibits respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Ensures trust and respect. Recognizes and owns the personal impact of their words and actions.

  • Effective listening - Builds understanding and empathy through listening to what others say and responding appropriately. Demonstrates understanding of another’s point of view.

  • Results-driven - Achieves goals promptly and adapts to various solutions when an original solution does not work. Gathers information, seeks input, and drives work forward.

  • Detail-oriented - verifies important details, ensures no surprises or gaps in needed information, and can think a few steps ahead to answer potential questions about the data or project. Aims to leave things better than you found them. Checks work with others, plans time to review for errors, and probes one’s thinking. Addresses errors quickly and learns from them. Look for ways to prevent similar mistakes.

  • Public Speaking/Strong Communication Skills - Comfortable leading and facilitating groups of 30 or more. 



OUR VALUES

We are driven by a feeling of commitment to support our members, teammates, and partners as best as we can. Our culture of equity comes from the many cooks in our kitchen and the diversity of perspectives we each bring. We believe that respect goes a long way in making people feel welcome, accepted, and celebrated. We seek out opportunities for connection and become a stronger team by being in community and prioritizing candor over consensus. The pace of our work and velocity of change can be quick; our entrepreneurialism helps us take optimistic risks and pursue inventive solutions.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a part-time temporary position and the rate of pay is $20-$25 per hour. There are limited benefits available for part-time temporary employees.

 

LOCATION AND HOURS

This position requires daily in-person attendance at our Culinary Outpost locations, currently based in the Bronx, and our Chelsea Market headquarter, as needed. The role is estimated to require up to 19 hours per week for an  8-week period. The work hours for this position is 3:30pm-7:15pm, with some needed flexibility.

 

To Apply

  • Please include a cover letter and experience-aligned resume including your pronouns. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

  • Apply here at Hot Bread Kitchen’s Applicant Tracking System.

 

Due to the volume of applications, only complete applications sent via email will be considered. Applications sent via LinkedIn or other third-party sites will not be reviewed.

 

Hot Bread Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact hr@hotbreadkitchen.org to request such an accommodation. 

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