Compassionate Senior Kitchen Cook — Meaningful Care

careers-nathealthcare; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & mentorship

Job summary

National Health Care Associates in Brewer, Maine, seeks a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, meeting dietary needs with compassion. You will ensure quality, safety, and teamwork in a busy healthcare kitchen.

Responsibilities include following prescribed menus, maintaining sanitation, coordinating with dietary staff, and managing inventory. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare or long-term care kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Safe knife handling skills.
• Ability to follow instructions for safe use and cleaning of dietary equipment.
• Compassionate and empathetic by nature.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food storage areas
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus and accommodate special dietary needs
• Order and manage inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Large blenders

Job description

National Health Care Associates in Brewer, Maine, seeks a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, meeting dietary needs with compassion. You will ensure quality, safety, and teamwork in a busy healthcare kitchen.

Responsibilities include following prescribed menus, maintaining sanitation, coordinating with dietary staff, and managing inventory. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent is desirable.