Cook

Hawthorne House | Hawthorne To-The-Trade; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement savings

Employer paid life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hawthorne House in Maine seeks a Cook to join our Dietary Services team, preparing appetizing and healthful meals for Residents based on nutritional needs. This Maine-owned company emphasizes care for Maine people within a strong clinical setting.

Flexible shifts with potential leadership opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits are offered as part of a supportive healthcare family. Join us to grow in the food services field and make a meaningful impact in our community.

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.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.

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

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Currently looking for a candidate with availability to work various morning/evening Shifts & every other weekend.

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.