Cook

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth’s Maine Medical Center in Biddeford seeks a Cook to prepare meals for patients, guests and staff while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment. You will follow safety standards and sanitation protocols to support reliable food service across the facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe or equivalent certification within 3 months, and at least one year of food production experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) required within 3 months of hire.
• One year of relevant food production experience required; one year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of meals for patients, guests, residents, and employees.
• Maintains facility cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Service/Maintenance Support

Req #: 79803

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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