Cook

First Atlantic Healthcare; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine is seeking a Cook to join our busy Dietary Services team, preparing appetizing and healthful meals tailored to residents' nutrition and health needs.

The role involves menu review, diet-tray checks, cooking, and kitchen upkeep, with opportunities to grow in a Maine-owned company focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree preferred.
• Two years related food service experience preferred.
• Leadership skills may be required to supervise staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays for accuracy.
• Cook and serve a variety of foods.
• General kitchen cleanup.
• Dispose of food and waste per policy.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments.
• Assist in standardizing work methods.
• Ensure food and supplies are ready for meals.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Cook Job Summary

Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people our Cooks work with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our Residents.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct
• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Assure that food and supplies for the meal are readily available

Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree preferred, not required

Experience: Two years related food service experience preferred

Leadership: Position may need leadership skills and experience, if supervising staff

Excellent communications skills, written and verbal

Benefits

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Flexible savings account, including medical and dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Employer paid life insurance
• Home and auto insurance through payroll deduction
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through Vizient
• A great place to grow in health care and the food services field

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.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.