Cook II

Riverview Psychiatric Center; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking a Cook II to plan and supervise dietary operations within the hospital, ensuring efficient and timely meal preparation for patients. You will lead a moderate-sized kitchen staff, train new team members, and manage food orders and inventory.

The role requires at least two years of large-scale institutional food preparation experience, with a focus on volume cooking and proper use of kitchen tools, to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualificações

• Two (2) years' experience in large scale institutional/hospital food preparation including serving and cleanup.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, oversee, and inspect work activities of a moderate sized dietary staff to ensure work is completed efficiently, timely, and properly.
• Oversee meal planning and preparation for hospital patients.
• Teach new dietary staff the proper methods of volume food preparation and utilization of kitchen utensils to ensure job proficiency.
• Order food supplies and complete inventory control to ensure products/ingredients are sufficiently supplied.
• Plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate the work of dietary staff.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Riverview Psychiatric Center Opening Date: September 16, 2026 Closing Date: September 30, 2026 Job Class Code: 1232 Grade: 12 Salary: $20.67 - $26.64 per hour* *Salary is inclusive of $1.00 per hour direct care stipend Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Position 03110-0151 Location: Augusta, Maine

Riverview Psychiatric Center is currently looking for our newest Cook II.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate, oversee, and inspect work activities of a moderate sized dietary staff to ensure work is completed efficiently, timely, and properly. Oversee meal planning and preparation for hospital patients. Teach new dietary staff the proper methods of volume food preparation and utilization of kitchen utensils to ensure job proficiency. Order food supplies and complete inventory control to ensure products/ingredients are sufficiently supplied. Plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate the work of dietary staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years' experience in large scale institutional/hospital food preparation including serving and cleanup.

Agency information: Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State’s population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.