Cook- St. Andrew's Village

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; West Boothbay Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

St. Andrews Village Retirement Community in Boothbay Harbor, ME is hiring a Cook to join MaineHealth’s care team.

The role focuses on preparing and cooking meals for patients, guests, residents, and staff, while upholding food safety and sanitation standards in a team environment. The position is full-time with 36 hours weekly, evenings, and offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to established recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of equipment and work areas.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment to support patients, guests, residents, and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Boothbay Harbor, ME
Facility: St. Andrews Village
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 82099
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.