Cook - Full Time - Lower Bucks

Gaudenzia • Bristol, PA

5d

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals for clients at Gaudenzia’s Lower Bucks location, supporting the organization’s mission to promote long-term recovery for people with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role ensures meals are timely, nutritious, and consistent with dietitian-established menus, nutritional guidelines, and School Lunch Program criteria. It also involves food ordering, inventory, storage, budget monitoring, kitchen sanitation and compliance, client supervision in the kitchen, and maintaining records and reports. The position requires collaboration with staff and attendance at operational meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working in food preparation.
• Knowledge of food preparation.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and ability to plan menus that meet those needs.
• Ability to plan nutritious meals for the client population served.
• Ability to produce a large volume of meals daily.
• Knowledge of food cost control.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active ServSafe certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to perform basic math and unit conversions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Ability to understand and comply with complex regulations.
• Ability to pass a physical examination free of communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Valid ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
• Ensure clients receive timely and nutritious meals.
• Follow dietitian-established menus and nutritional guidelines, including School Lunch Program criteria and portion control.
• Order food and paper goods 1–3 times weekly, and ensure accurate inventory and proper storage.
• Monitor the food budget.
• Comply with Department of Health regulations for sanitation, operations, maintenance, and education related to kitchen activities.
• Supervise clients in the kitchen and ensure kitchen operations comply with Department of Health regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with compiling reports and billing related to kitchen functions for Regional and Corporate Offices.
• Attend operations meetings to review kitchen needs and report client-specific issues; meet with the staff supervisor twice weekly to discuss problems and communicate kitchen status.
• Maintain accurate records for the School Lunch Program, CARF accreditation, and other programs in place.
• Obtain and maintain Food Manager’s Certification where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits.
• On-the-job training.
• Upward mobility.
• Educational assistance. Available benefits are described at https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED