Cook

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Cook position is based at Thorton Oaks Retirement Community in Brunswick, ME, supporting dining services for patients, guests, residents and staff. You will prepare meals according to menus, weight controls, and safety standards while ensuring quality and timely service.

Additionally, you will help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and proper upkeep of equipment and supplies. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with a ServSafe-type certification required within 3 months of hire and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License: Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in food production; 1 year of culinary training preferred.
• Additional Skills: N/A
• Additional Skills Preferred: N/A

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for patients, guests, residents, and employees.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment and supplies.

Skills

Food production experience

Culinary training or institutional/ret

Food safety certification

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Summary

Position is located at Thorton Oaks- Retirement Community in Brunswick.

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

Mid Coast Hospital

Service/Maintenance Support

Req #: 82907

Position is located at Thorton Oaks- Retirement Community in Brunswick.

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 Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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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