Cook

First Atlantic Health Care; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement savings program

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Maine is seeking a Cook to prepare appetizing and healthful food for residents. Responsibilities include food preparation, inspecting diet trays, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and two years of related food service experience. This role offers flexible shifts and a variety of benefits to support your growth in the health care and food services fields.

Qualifications

• Two years of related food service experience is preferred.
• Leadership skills may be needed for supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appetizing and healthful food for residents.
• Review menus and inspect special diet trays.
• General kitchen cleaning and waste disposal.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Food preparation

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! 1 day per week 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

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.