Culinary Programs & Employer Partnerships Coordinator

Homes For The Homeless, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking a Culinary Program Coordinator for the Soundview area, Bronx, NY. The role supports the facility's Culinary Program by forging employer partnerships and coordinating community engagement to create employment pathways for program participants.

You will collaborate with culinary instructors and staff, manage program logistics for events, and help align training with current industry needs to empower families facing homelessness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Knowledge of food service and hospitality industry trends and hiring practices.
• Experience in workforce development, career counseling, recruiting, or job placement; hospitality or culinary experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with local restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food service employers to create employment pathways for program participants.
• Conduct outreach to corporate and independent hospitality businesses to connect employers with program leadership and the Employment Coordinator.
• Identify, vet, and coordinate with community organizations to support offsites with the Outreach Coordinator.
• Represent the Culinary Program at community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with culinary instructors and program staff to align training with current hospitality and food service industry needs.
• Support program operations by coordinating logistics for open houses, graduations, workshops, and special events.
• Manage student check-in and onsite coordination in the Community Room during cohorts and workshop days.
• Monitor industry trends and hiring practices to inform employer outreach and job placement strategies.
• Maintain organized records of employer partnerships, outreach efforts, and program activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking a Culinary Program Coordinator for the Soundview area, Bronx, NY. The role supports the facility's Culinary Program by forging employer partnerships and coordinating community engagement to create employment pathways for program participants.

You will collaborate with culinary instructors and staff, manage program logistics for events, and help align training with current industry needs to empower families facing homelessness.