First Cook

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The First Cook role at Maine Medical Center performs a variety of duties including serving customers, preparing food, transporting trash, cleaning the kitchen, serving and seating areas, stock receipt and storage, cashiering, temperature checks, and dishwashing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with safe food handling and sanitation, and basic arithmetic/cash handling skills. Benefits and sign-on bonus are noted in the listing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with safe food handling, prep and sanitation techniques required.
• Basic arithmetic and cash handling skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages to customers.
• Transport and dispose of waste, clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Receive and store stock, cashiering and cash handling.
• Monitor and record hot and cold temperatures.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Food handling

Cash handling

Basic math

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 81812
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2026

($,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for PartTime)

Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6months to be eligible.

Summary

The First Cook role performs a variety of duties normally performed in serving customers, preparing food, transporting and emptying trash receptacles, cleaning the kitchen, serving and seating areas, assisting in receiving and storing stock, cashiering, checking and recording hot and cold temperatures and washing dishes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience demonstrating the ability to perform safe food handling, prep and sanitation techniques required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Ability to perform basic arithmetic, possess computer and computerized cash register skills and ability to handle cash, make change and count money as required by some duties.

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 $21.97to $29.28 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 [emailprotected] .

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.

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