Rick Hodgkins (He/him)
Work Preferences
In-PersonHybridRemoteOpen to roles
About Me
I am a blind man who is interested in the culinary field. I live in Sacramento CA and I have a bakery certificate from American River College. I suspect I might have Autism yet have not been diagnosed. If I were to work I would need accommodations in a kitchen environment. I get around my own kitchen just fine because I know where everything is. If I'm familiar with my environment I can thrive.
Ideal Workplace Values
An environment where I dont feel like I'm a burden to people because of my disability. A place that gives men space and where I dont feel rushed or criticized.
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
Speaking and describing things in detail, and having a great memory for detail
Technical Skills
Food safety labeling systems
Microsoft Word
Top 5 Soft Skills
StructureLogical ReasoningCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Tactile Symbol Communicator (Braille)Speech to text technologyAlternative Input Devices (joystick keyguard etc.)Accessible buildingSupport personTask managementDaily job-coach checkinsPresentation helpCommunication planWritten checklistsWritten Instructions1:1 meetingsWait time for processing information Periodic rest breaksCounselingJob coachingAide / AttendantSupport group for stressTherapyEmployee resource groupSupport with advocating1:1s with the teamEnvironments I'm comfortable with
🚀Experience
Check out my work
| Worked for 7 months from Mar 2019 to Oct 2019 Mar 2019 Oct 2019 7 months | Janitor - Strategies |
| Worked for 2 years, 0 months from Jan 2016 to Jan 2018 Jan 2016 Jan 2018 2 years, 0 months | Dishwasher/Greeter - McDonalds |
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 1 year or less from 2015 to 2015 2015 2015 1 year or less | American river college Some college, no degree obtained - Culinary Arts/Chef Training |
| Attended for 15 years from 2007 to 2022 2007 2022 15 years | John Linnell STEP Agency Workforce Training |
| Attending since null 1 year or less | High school (or GED) |