Cook - Full Time

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.

About the role

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.

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.

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.
• Maintain accurate records for School Lunch Program, CARF accreditation, and any other programs in place.
• 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.
• Aid 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.
• 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/

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.

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment.

• We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect.
• We are 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.

Join us in making a difference!