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:
- Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
- Ensure timely and nutritious meals for clients.
- Adhere to menus established by the dietitian in accordance with proper
nutritional guidelines and School Lunch Program criteria, including the
maintenance of portion control.
- Ensure the timely and accurate ordering (1-3 times weekly), inventory,
and proper storage of food and paper goods.
- Monitor food budget.
- Comply with Department of Health regulations regarding sanitation,
operations, maintenance, and education for all kitchen activities.
- 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.
- Assist in the compilation of reports and billing pertaining to kitchen
functions to Regional and Corporate Offices.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate records for School Lunch Program, CARF accreditation,
and any other programs in place.
- 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.
