Lead Baker/Cook

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Lead Baker/Cook at MaineHealth’s Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, oversees daily bakery operations in the bakeshop, kitchen or cafe areas and prepares breads, pastries, and entrees to support a multi-campus system.

This full-time evening-shift role requires Serve Safe certification within 3 months and at least three years of baking or cooking experience; MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments.

Qualifications

• Serve Safe certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Three years of baking/cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Baker/Cook role serves as point person in bakeshop, kitchen or cafe areas, and oversees daily operations.
• Prepares breads, pastries, and entrees, which may be used in multi campus system.

Skills

Serve Safe certified

3 years baking/cooking experience

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 80894
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026

($5,000.00 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 Lead Baker/Cook role serves as point person in bakeshop, kitchen or cafe areas, and oversees daily operations. Prepares breads, pastries, and entrees, which may be used in multi campus system.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• License/Certifications: Serve Safe certified required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: Three years of baking/cooking experience required.

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] .

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.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 80894

($5,000.00 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 Lead Baker/Cook role serves as point person in bakeshop, kitchen or cafe areas, and oversees daily operations. Prepares breads, pastries, and entrees, which may be used in multi campus system.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• License/Certifications: Serve Safe certified required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: Three years of baking/cooking experience required.

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Hiring Scam Alert

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] .

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.

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