Cook

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization seeks a Cook at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME. The role prepares foods for patients, guests, residents and staff, while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You must have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and a food safety certification such as ServSafe, to be obtained within 3 months of hire. One year of food production experience is required, with additional culinary training preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Food safety certification required (e.g., ServSafe) and must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: One year of relevant food production experience required. One year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Cook role is responsible for preparation of foods for patients, guests, residents, and employees.
• Assures the facility's cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Varies
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 79803
Date Posted: Sep 7, 2026

The Cook role is responsible for preparation of foods for patients, guests, residents, and employees. Assures the facility's cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Food safety certification required (e.g., ServSafe) and must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: One year of relevant food production experience required. One year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.