Food Service Aide - Full Time - Park Heights

Gaudenzia Food Service Aide

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 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.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification preferred or required within a specified timeframe)
• Basic understanding of special diets and nutrition principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience required; healthcare or institutional food service experience preferred

Overview:

The Food Service Aide supports food service operations in a residential program by assisting with basic food preparation, meal service, kitchen clean-up, and the proper storage of food and supplies. The Food Service Aide helps ensure timely, well-balanced meals; maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen in accordance with state and local health department standards; and follows established policies and procedures. Work is performed under established guidelines, with employees expected to demonstrate reliability, initiative, and sound judgment when completing assigned duties. Work is reviewed by the Program Director or designee through observation and evaluation of completed assignments.

May require weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on operational needs

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and dietary requirements
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Follows the menus and meals accommodation for special diets (e.g., diabetic, low sodium, allergen-free)
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and temperature controls
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, labeling, and properly storing food and paper goods
• Set up and break down meal service areas; replenish food, beverages, utensils, and supplies as needed
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Monitor kitchen and dining areas for safety concerns and promptly report equipment problems, supply shortages, or hazards
• Support a therapeutic environment by maintaining professionalism and positive interactions with clients

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!

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!

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. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.