Food Skills Trainer & Coach — Empower Others

Goodwill; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off with increases after 1,

Career development and growth

15% employee discount at Goodwill of C

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Food Skills Trainer to empower individuals with disabilities through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and ServSafe prep. You will mentor participants, deliver kitchen-based training, and help them gain confidence and employment readiness in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and food-service expertise to advance our mission of making purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in food preparation, food service, or related field.
• Experience teaching, coaching, training, or mentoring others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying abilities, team members, and the public.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certifications and related credentials.
• Possession of valid Iowa driver’s license and insurable, with required liability coverage.
• Must be able to perform basic math and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and hands-on food preparation and training.
• Coach, mentor, and support participants in developing workplace and life skills.
• Provide training using ServSafe criteria and methods.
• Offer constructive feedback and individualized coaching.
• Track participant progress and maintain program documentation.
• Help plan, develop, and improve training curriculum and activities.
• Coordinate training supplies and equipment.
• Adapt teaching styles to learners with varying abilities.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment rooted in Love, Kindness, and Respect.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Food Skills Trainer to empower individuals with disabilities through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and ServSafe prep. You will mentor participants, deliver kitchen-based training, and help them gain confidence and employment readiness in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and food-service expertise to advance our mission of making purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.