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Cook

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Cushing, ME Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a and become a vital part of delivering nutritious, delicious, and safe meals to our community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and passion for food service in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for preparing meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring all food handling practices meet safety regulations. If you thrive in a collaborative kitchen setting and are eager to make a positive impact through your culinary expertise, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

  • Assist in special menu planning to meet dietary needs and preferences while adhering to established recipes and portion sizes
  • Prepare and cook meals using various kitchen equipment, demonstrating proficiency in knife skills and slicing techniques
  • Follow food safety management protocols to ensure proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and utensils
  • Operate kitchen appliances safely and efficiently during meal preparation and food service activities
  • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area by cleaning workstations, utensils, equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in production
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal assembly and delivery processes
  • Support catering events by preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality standards

Skills

  • Proven dietary department experience or dietary aide experience with knowledge of specialized meal requirements
  • Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food industry best practices
  • Familiarity with menu planning, recipe adherence, and meal presentation techniques
  • Excellent knife skills, slicing techniques, and proficiency operating various kitchen equipment
  • Knowledge of food safety standards in production environments and proper food handling procedures
  • Experience in restaurant or catering settings with an emphasis on serving quality meals efficiently
  • Effective communication skills for working collaboratively with kitchen staff and other team members

This role is paid and offers an engaging environment where your culinary talents can shine. We value your dedication to food safety, quality, and service excellence—help us serve up exceptional experiences every day!

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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