Cook- St. Andrew's Village

MaineHealth; Boothbay Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth’s St. Andrews Village Retirement Community in Boothbay Harbor is hiring a Cook for 36 hours per week with evening shifts. The role involves preparing meals for patients, guests, residents, and employees, while upholding food safety practices and kitchen sanitation.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Education includes a high school diploma, ServSafe or equivalent certification within 3 months, and at least one year of related cooking experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food safety certification required (e.g., ServSafe) within 3 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of relevant food production experience; 1 year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for patients, guests, residents, and staff.
• Ensure food hygiene practices and safety regulations are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Culinary experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

St. Andrews Village

Service/Maintenance Support

Req #: 82099

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $5,000 sign on for Cooks!

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Cook position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

St. Andrews Village Retirement Community - Boothbay Harbor, Maine is searching for a Cook! The Cook role is vital in maintaining the health and well-being of patients, families, and employees at the hospital. Responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of meals according to established recipes, understanding food hygiene practices and safety regulations, and working effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Summary

This position consists of 36 hours per week, evening shifts.

The Cook role is responsible for preparation of foods for patients, guests, residents, and employees. Assures the facility's cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Food safety certification required (e.g., ServSafe) and must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: One year of relevant food production experience required. One year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]