Culinary Training Program Manager (Trauma‑Informed)

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,995 - 101,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Episcopal Community Services in San Francisco seeks a Program Manager to lead CHEFS' culinary training program, integrating durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curricula for individuals experiencing homelessness. The role runs 5–6 cohorts per year with daily classes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, coordinating with CHEFS leadership and various specialists to support student success.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed practice, partnership development, and compliance with

Qualifications

• BA in Education or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience leading employment/training teams.
• Experience with training and employment services for populations experiencing homelessness.
• Familiarity with harm-reduction models and diverse client populations.
• Ability to adapt curricula for adult learners with barriers to learning.
• Ability to meet measurable outcomes and report to funders.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and setting healthy boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a trauma-informed culinary training program.
• Lead daily instruction 9:00 AM–4:00 PM across cohorts.
• Oversee 5–6 cohorts per year and coordinate with CHEFS leadership.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and program outcomes.
• Plan graduations and student-centered events.
• Oversee student intake, attendance, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate with external partners for employment opportunities.
• Maintain program budget with Director of Workforce Development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program management

Training & employment

Harm-reduction

Adult education

Funders reporting

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

BA in Education

Related field/experience

Master’s preferred

Job description

Episcopal Community Services in San Francisco seeks a Program Manager to lead CHEFS' culinary training program, integrating durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curricula for individuals experiencing homelessness. The role runs 5–6 cohorts per year with daily classes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, coordinating with CHEFS leadership and various specialists to support student success.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed practice, partnership development, and compliance with