We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Ensure timely and nutritious meals for clients.
• Ensure the timely and accurate ordering, inventory and proper storage of food.
• Adhere to menus established by the Dietician in accordance with proper nutritional guidelines and School Lunch Program criteria, including the maintenance of portion control.
• Comply with Department of Health regulation re: sanitation, operation, maintenance and education for all kitchen activities.
• Supervise resident in the kitchen department and ensure that kitchen operations are maintained in accordance with the DOH regulation and facility policy and procedures manual.
• Compile reports and submit bills pertaining to Kitchen functions to Corporate Office.
• 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, JCAH credentials, and any other programs in place.
• Obtain/Maintain Food Manager’s Certification where applicable.
• Supervise all cooks.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or programs.
• Plan and prepare special diets as necessary; assist with planning of nutritionally sound menus for other programs as required.
• All responsibilities as assigned in the Unit Unique Job Description.
• All other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.

Benefits & Perks:

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

• Knowledge of food preparation.
• Knowledge of food costs control.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and gain their confidence and cooperation. .
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to comply with complex regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Alcohol and Drug addiction.

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support.

Our Operating Principles:

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