Cook

Presque Isle Healthcare -; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and education

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible savings account

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare is seeking a Cook in Maine to join our Dietary Services team, preparing appetizing and healthful food for Residents based on nutrition and health needs. The role involves collaboration with a busy team and ensuring meals meet dietary requirements.

The position offers varied shifts with the possibility of full-time or part-time status and a robust benefits package. Education and experience requirements emphasize flexibility, quality, and patient-centered service.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Employment Status: Part-time Employment Status: Varied Schedule * * Pay Rate: 18 PayRate Interval: Hourly PayRate Max: 20.55 Shift: Varied Shifts

Wage Range: $18.00-$20.55

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.