Cook - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable Cook to join the Food & Nutrition team at Glenridge in Augusta. This is a hands-on role supporting residents through quality meal preparation, with per diem hours for flexibility.

The role involves cooking for patients, cafeteria, and catering, following standardized recipes, and maintaining a safe, clean kitchen. Per diem schedule; pay range $18.00–$31.50 hourly with potential differential opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Can follow direction and standardized recipes.
• Works well with others and supports the team.
• Takes pride in quality and consistency.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and orders to determine food quantities.
• Cook and prepare meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering needs.
• Follow standardized recipes for consistency and quality.
• Prepare daily menu items to meet service times.
• Assist with customer-facing and service duties as needed.
• Follow food safety guidelines and proper storage/handling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen/work area.
• Work with the team to keep meal service on time.
• In leadership absence, help guide staff to complete daily tasks.
• This is a physically active role with standing, bending, lifting, and movement.

Skills

Cooking experience

Dependable

Organized

Follow recipes

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Description Summary: MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable, hardworking Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team at Glenridge in Augusta. This is a hands‑on role where your work directly supports residents every day through quality meal preparation. This position offers per diem hours, allowing team members to stay flexible and support all aspects of the kitchen operation.

Job Description

Position: Cook

Location: Augusta, ME

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Variable

Perks

We partner with Payactiv, which lets you access the wages you’ve already earned before payday. Work today. Access your pay tomorrow. If you’ve earned it, you shouldn’t have to wait two weeks to use it.

What You’ll Do

• Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared
• Cook and prepare meals for patients/residents, cafeteria service, and catering needs
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
• Prepare daily menu items to ensure food is ready at scheduled service times
• Assist with customer‑facing and service duties as needed
• Adhere to all food safety guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and preparation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work area
• Work as part of a team to keep meal service running smoothly and on time
• In the absence of department leadership, help guide staff to complete daily responsibilities
• This is a physically active role. You will be on your feet, bending, lifting, and moving throughout your shift.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cooking experience required
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Can follow direction and standardized recipes
• Works well with others and supports the team
• Takes pride in quality and consistency
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Helpful Experience Includes:

• Healthcare or long‑term care food service
• Restaurant, cafeteria, or hospitality cooking
• High‑volume meal preparation

Why Work at Glenridge?

• A team that supports work‑life balance and helps prevent burnout
• A workplace that prioritizes the safety and well‑being of residents and staff
• On‑the‑job training and opportunities to grow
• Your work matters here. Every meal you prepare supports someone’s day.

Compensation Information

$18.00 - $31.50

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on‑call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Job Exempt: No

Benefits

• Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
• Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company‑matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership‑supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability

Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861‑3440. MaineGeneral participates in E‑Verify.

EEO Statement

In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written affirmative action program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861‑3440. EEO is Law.