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.    

Who We’re Looking For

This individual will performance work in support areas necessary to the maintenance of program services and buildings, such as food services, security and custodial care. Employees have controlling responsibility for the completion of assigned support tasks. Work is performed under medium supervision and in accordance with instructions and established routines. Work requires moderate physical exertion.  Contact is with clients as well as fellow staff. This is a semi-skilled routine level of kitchen assistance  concerning the preparation and serving of three meals a day to clients and staff. Duties are monotonous and include cooperation with other support staff in the preparation, serving and subsequent cleanup after meals. Agency sanitation and Health Department standards must constantly be observed. Employee must work in harmony with others under conditions that are both close and demanding on assigned shifts, which may include Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Assists Cooks, Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in all areas of kitchen responsibilities, including helping with the preparation of
• Washes and cleans all kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, floors and surfaces per schedule posted daily
• Daily upkeep of kitchen and dining areas, maintains good health and sanitation
• Replenishes kitchen and dining room supplies daily; check inventory, report needed goods to Operations office.
• Prepares meals for clients whenever Cook is unavailable.
• Assists in luncheon services; other meals when
• Accepts, checks and signs for all products, purchases and food service equipmen
• Removes all rubbish, trash and garbage from premises.

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.

Qualifications for This Role:

• One (1) year general kitchen
• Ability to read and understand labels, instructions, etc.

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, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and 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!