About

• We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters.
• Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients.
• At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

• Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by
• providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use
• disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions,
• regardless of individual circumstances.

• Hours are 11:00am - 7:00pm with rotating weekends

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. A valid
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience working in food preparation

• * Knowledge of food preparation.
• * Knowledge of special dietary needs and ability to plan menus to meet these
• needs
• * Ability to plan nutritional meals meeting the needs of the client population
• being served.
• * Ability to produce a large volume of meals on a daily basis.
• * Knowledge of food costs control.
• * Ability to secure and maintain active ServSafe certification.
• * Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• * Ability to carry out basic math and unit conversion functions.
• * Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other
• agencies, clients, and the public.
• * Ability to understand and comply with complex regulations.
• * Ability to pass physical examination free of communicable disease.

Your responsibilities in this role may include

• 1. Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
• 2. Ensure timely and nutritious meals for clients.
• 3. Adhere to menus established by the dietitian in accordance with proper
• nutritional guidelines and School Lunch Program criteria, including the
• maintenance of portion control.
• 4. Ensure the timely and accurate ordering (1-3 times weekly), inventory,
• and proper storage of food and paper goods.
• 5. Monitor food budget.
• 6. Comply with Department of Health regulations regarding sanitation,
• operations, maintenance, and education for all kitchen activities.
• 7. Supervise clients in the kitchen department and ensure that kitchen
• operations are maintained in accordance with the DOH regulations and
• facility policy and procedures manual.
• 8. Assist in the compilation of reports and billing pertaining to kitchen
• functions to Regional and Corporate Offices.
• 9. Attend operation meetings to review kitchen needs and report
• client-specific issues and meet with staff supervisor two times weekly to
• discuss existing problems and communicate the status of the kitchen.
• 10. Maintain accurate records for School Lunch Program, CARF accreditation,
• and any other programs in place.
• 11. Obtain/Maintain Food Manager's Certification, where applicable.

• What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits -  On The Job Training -
• Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life
• saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit

• https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/]

• Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to
• these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• * We hold client care as our top priority.
• * We assume good intentions.
• * We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and
• respect.
• * We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find
• innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• * We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• * We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback
• with an open mind & without personalization.
• * We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• * We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense
• of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.

• Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of
• choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We
• work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and
• clients always feel safe and welcome.

• Come work with us!

• Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit
• discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
• orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran's
• status.