Cook

New Communities, Inc.; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 17,161 - 24,442; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay option

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training

Job summary

New Communities, Inc. is seeking a part-time Cook for their assisted living home in Farmington, ME. The ideal candidate will prepare healthy meals, ensure food safety, and positively interact with seniors. This position offers flexible hours and is open to candidates with minimal experience, as training is provided.

Join an award-winning team at one of the best places to work in Maine! Benefits include health insurance, same-day pay, and tuition reimbursement. Become part of a rewarding environment!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or over.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and delicious meals for seniors.
• Ensure safe food handling and meet therapeutic needs.
• Support seniors and interact positively with them.

Skills

Cooking skills

Effective communication

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Job Description

New Communities is proud to have been named one of the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our team members. Join our award-winning team! Are you someone who enjoys cooking and interacting with seniors in a caring and inclusive environment? This is a great opportunity for any skill level, from working in food service or starting a career in culinary to taking a step back from working in a restaurant and work in a slower paced role. There are plenty of opportunities to build strong relations with residents and staff at Biddeford Estates. If you are looking to work in a rewarding environment supporting seniors, then we are looking for you to join New Communities!

The Cook role

As a Cook at our assisted living/senior living home located in Farmington, ME, you will support seniors to live life fully by preparing healthy, delicious meals. You will prep food, cook all menu items according to standardized recipes, serve, stock, and clean up after meals. You are responsible for safe food handling and preparing food to meet the therapeutic needs of the residents. An ideal candidate enjoys interacting with seniors and is happy working in a professional senior home environment.

Hiring on-call/relief cook with a flexible schedule. Pay rate is $15.10/hour. Minimal experience? No problem! We are willing to train the right individual!

Benefits

• Same day pay option
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off - Up to 15 days off per year for full-time employee
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
• Birthday bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid training
• Making a difference!

Requirements

• 18 years of age or over
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English