Cook

First Atlantic Corp.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Career Growth & Education

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Security & Savings

Time Off & Support

Purpose

Job summary

First Atlantic Health Care in Bangor, ME, is seeking a full-time cook to join the dietary services team. You will prepare appetizing, healthful meals tailored to residents’ nutritional needs, assist prep work as needed, and support the dish room.

This role includes every-other-weekend rotation and offers opportunities for growth within a Maine-owned organization. You will work with a busy Dietary Services team focused on resident health and happiness, with chances to develop culinary and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and cooking for residents according to menus and nutritional needs.
• Inspect special diet trays for accuracy and ensure food and supplies are available.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety in line with policies.
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments and provide leadership when needed.

Skills

Meal preparation

Cooking

Quality & accuracy

Kitchen safety

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Careservices that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful andprofessional staff who follow evidenced based clinical best practicesdesigned to promote health and safety and whose commitment to deliverthe highest level of care never wavers. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Stillwater Health Care follows inFirst Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long TermCare.

Currently we are seeking a full time cook. The cook's duties might also include helping prep cook, working as a diet aid or helping out in the dish room. This position comes with an every other weekend rotation.

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).