Cook

Ross Manor; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Security

Time Off

Purpose in healthcare

Job summary

Ross Manor, part of First Atlantic Healthcare, is seeking a conscientious cook to join the Dietary Services team on a 32-hour weekly schedule with every other weekend. You’ll prepare appetizing, healthful meals to support resident well-being and participate in a collaborative clinical team.

The role emphasizes Maine-owned company values and opportunities for growth in healthcare and food services, with comprehensive benefits and weekend differentials noted.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Two years of related food service experience preferred.
• Leadership: Potential need for leadership skills when supervising staff; strong communication required.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Cooking: Review menus and prepare and serve foods tailored to resident needs.
• Quality & Accuracy: Inspect diet trays and ensure food and supplies are available.
• Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain kitchen upkeep and proper waste disposal.
• Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate dietary services with other departments and supervise staff as needed.

Job description

TheRoss Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support forresidents including assistedliving skilledrehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care.

Full time 32 hrs per week. Every other weekend required.

Weekend differentials

Prepare Wholesome, Delicious Meals: Join Us as a Cook!

Are you the type of person who takes pride in creating appetizing, healthful meals, working with a dynamic team, and making a positive impression on residents, families, and visitors every single day? Working for a Maine-owned company while taking care of Maine people, our cooks play an essential role in resident health and happiness. If you want a rewarding culinary role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team!

About the Role

Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people, our Cook works with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our residents. As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us in health care and the food services field!

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Cooking: Review menus prior to food preparation, and handle the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods tailored to resident nutritional needs.


• Quality & Accuracy: Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct and ensure all food and supplies for meals are readily available.


• Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain general upkeep of the kitchen, and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.


• Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary, help standardize work methods, and provide leadership and supervision to staff when needed.

What We Offer You

• Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance.


• Career Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.


• Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, a flexible savings account (including medical and dependent care), home and auto insurance through payroll deduction, and employee discounts through Vizient.


• Time Off & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees and an Employee Assistance Program.


• Purpose: A great place to grow in healthcare and the food services field while making a difference in your community.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.


• Experience: Two years of related food service experience preferred.


• Leadership & Skills: Potential need for leadership skills and experience if supervising staff, accompanied by excellent communication skills (written and verbal).