Cook

New-Communities; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Wellness program

Birthday bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training

Job summary

New Communities seeks a caring Cook for our assisted living home in Farmington, ME. You will prepare healthy, delicious meals, follow recipes, and help with serving, stocking and kitchen cleanup in a welcoming senior living setting.

The role offers a part-time schedule, specifically Tue/Wed/Thu 1:30pm–6:30pm, with pay ranging from $15.10 to $16.10 per hour, plus potential on-call relief opportunities. We provide benefits and training for the right candidate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menu items
• Assist with food prep, serve, stock and cleanup after meals
• Ensure safe food handling and meet therapeutic needs of residents

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal communication

Food safety

Job description

Description

New Communities is proud to have been named one of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 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.

Minimal experience? No problem! We are willing to train the right individual! Opportunities include:

• Part time with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:30p-6:30p with a pay range of $15.10 - $16.10.
• On-call/relief with a flexible schedule. Pay rate is $15.10/hour.

Cook benefits based on schedule hours:

• 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

Cook Job Requirements:

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