Prep Cook - Senior Community

UR Medicine Thompson Health; T16 MD BPP Township (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UR Medicine Thompson Health in Maine is hiring for a kitchen staff role responsible for preparing and portioning meals according to planned menus and safety standards. You will set up service lines and serve residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner with care and efficiency.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate portioning, and timely service, with responsibilities including inventory checks and proper use of kitchen and cleaning equipment. Previous food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English language.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food according to menu plans.
• Set up service lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Serve meals to residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work with large quantities of food.
• Monitor inventory control and supplies.
• Use kitchen equipment and cleaning tools.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in food production.

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Main Function:

• To prepare food for service according to menu plans and standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to work in a kitchen where large quantities of food are prepared
• Exhibits a caring and patient behavior towards residents
• Monitors inventory control and supplies
• Demonstrates the ability to use kitchen equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to use general cleaning equipment and materials
• Possess the ability to function as a team member
• Prepares and portions food items as designated
• Responsible for setting up the service line for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as preparing and serving meals to all residents.
• Prepares food so that it is ready for service at a specified time.
• Serves food in an efficient, timely and accurate manner during all meal periods.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and understand English language
• Possess simple mathematical calculations; add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Excellent team work skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiar with Health Department Regulations
• Previous experience working with the senior population preferred
• Strong background in food production and line serving

Experience:

Minimum 3 years working in the food service industry Restaurant line cook experience preferred

Pay Range:

$17.97 - $21.00 per hour

Starting Pay:

Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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