Cook

First Atlantic Healthcare; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Tuition reimbursement and education

Full benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare's Dexter Health Care in Maine is seeking a Cook to join our busy Dietary Services team. You will prepare appetizing and healthful meals for residents, review menus, and ensure diet requirements are met in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Education: Associate’s degree preferred; two years of food service experience preferred. Flexible schedule with weekend rotation; full benefits and opportunities to grow within Maine-owned care facilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cooking

Food service

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

About Us
Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Flexible schedule! with every other weekend rotation.

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 Include But Not Limited To

• 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

As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• 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.