Cook- Thornton Oaks

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a full-time Cook at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME. The cook will prepare meals for patients, visitors, residents, and staff, while ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma and a food safety certification, with certification to be obtained within 3 months of hire. Evening shifts and a 40-hour work week are offered within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Responsibilities

• 40 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.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Food safety certification

1 year food production experience

Culinary training or institutional/ret

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 98358

Thornton Oaks is dedicated to providing complete living and care solutions for seniors. Our residents enjoy all the local activities and entertainment that Brunswick has to offer. Our community is positioned perfectly for residents to take advantage of local events.Our trained staff helps our residents enjoy benefits that our facility offers! As seniors age, they still want to feel independent and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and we help them do that.

Our Food & Nutrition Team is seeking a full-time Cook to join the team!

Summary: This position consists of 40 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)

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Food safety certification required (e.g., ServSafe) and must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
3. Experience: One year of relevant food production experience required. One year of specialized culinary training or institutional/retail cooking experience preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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

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