Spice Kitchen Incubator Culinary and Events Specialist
Salt Lake City
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Salt Lake City
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Conference Services
- Innovations for Sustainable Development
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Business Development
- Closing Date: Closed
IRC Background:
Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In the U.S.; IRC provides assistance to refugees resettling here through 25 offices operating in 16 states. IRC resettles approximately 11,000 refugees per year and provides numerous program services to assist the refugee from their arrival through citizenship. The IRC in Salt Lake City opened it office in 1994, and provides resettlement services through extended case management to newly arrived refugees for up to 24-months as well as over twenty different programs to educate and empower refugees.
Job Overview:
Spice Kitchen Incubator assists refugees, immigrants, other new Americans, and community members of low-moderate income to plan, launch, scale, and sustain their own food business through free technical assistance, subsidized kitchen time, and market access. The Spice Kitchen Incubator Culinary and Events Specialist will....
Major Responsibilities:
•Special Events:
oSupport entrepreneurs in identifying and applying for special events including farmer’s markets, seasonal and holiday events, and festivals
oWork with entrepreneurs to plan special event logistics, production schedule cost menu items, prepare equipment, and secure required permits
oAttend special events as needed to offer assistance and guidance on vending activities
oCoordinate with event organizer and entrepreneur to finalize contracts, obtain signatures, and submit payments as needed.
oProvide capacity building technical assistance on special event planning and operations
oSupport Coordinator in logistics and organization for large caterings and other high capacity events
oCollect feedback from customers after each event, review feedback and discuss with entrepreneurs
•Events:
oProvide support in SKI-liaised activities and initiatives including Spice-to-Go, Community Food Boxes, Nourish to Flourish, and caterings
oCoordinate with identified entrepreneur(s) to check availability and plan and prepare for event including completing contracts
oWork with SKI staff and entrepreneurs to create a production schedule for each event
oSupport entrepreneurs in accessing independent food truck events (through Food Truck League, Rolling Menus, and other platforms)
oAssist entrepreneurs in expanding independent catering services
oSave all production schedules, catering contracts and other information in Podio and Box.
oPrint all necessary labels and materials for each event
•Outreach:
oExpand network of SKI customers through targeted outreach
oAssist the Data and Logistics Specialist in collecting customer and event feedback and utilize feedback to improve event services
oSupport Value Chain Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA to identify local partners and incorporate locally-sourced ingredients in entrepreneurs’ products and services
•Kitchen and Administrative:
oSupport oversight and management of commercial kitchen and facility operations including maintenance, facilities upkeep, and other tasks related to building infrastructure and equipment
oAdvocate for client needs in commercial kitchen ensuring equitable treatment, safety and food safety guidelines are adhered to
oCollect and distribute mail that arrives at the kitchen to appropriate clients
oAssist participants to reserve kitchen tables and equipment
oCollaborate with Coordinator to ensure monthly invoices are shared with entrepreneurs in a clear and timely manner, including review invoices with entrepreneurs each month
Key Working Relationships:
This position is supervised by: Spice Kitchen Markets and Outreach Coordinator
This position supervises: interns; and volunteers
This vacancy is now closed.