What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at First Atlantic Healthcare?
We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidenced based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and whose commitment to deliver the highest level of care never wavers. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Stillwater Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
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Currently we are seeking a full time cook. The cook's duties might also include helping prep cook, working as a diet aid or helping out in the dish room. This position comes with an every other weekend rotation.
Prepare Wholesome, Delicious Meals: Join Us as a Cook!
Are you the type of person who takes pride in creating appetizing, healthful meals, working with a dynamic team, and making a positive impression on residents, families, and visitors every single day? Working for a Maine-owned company while taking care of Maine people, our cooks play an essential role in resident health and happiness. If you want a rewarding culinary role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team!
About The Role
Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people, our Cook works with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our residents. As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us in health care and the food services field!
Key Responsibilities
Learn more about Stillwater Health Care: CLICK HERE
Currently we are seeking a full time cook. The cook's duties might also include helping prep cook, working as a diet aid or helping out in the dish room. This position comes with an every other weekend rotation.
Prepare Wholesome, Delicious Meals: Join Us as a Cook!
Are you the type of person who takes pride in creating appetizing, healthful meals, working with a dynamic team, and making a positive impression on residents, families, and visitors every single day? Working for a Maine-owned company while taking care of Maine people, our cooks play an essential role in resident health and happiness. If you want a rewarding culinary role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team!
About The Role
Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people, our Cook works with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our residents. As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us in health care and the food services field!
Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation & Cooking: Review menus prior to food preparation, and handle the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods tailored to resident nutritional needs.
- Quality & Accuracy: Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct and ensure all food and supplies for meals are readily available.
- Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain general upkeep of the kitchen, and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary, help standardize work methods, and provide leadership and supervision to staff when needed.
- Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance.
- Career Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, a flexible savings account (including medical and dependent care), home and auto insurance through payroll deduction, and employee discounts through Vizient.
- Time Off & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Purpose: A great place to grow in healthcare and the food services field while making a difference in your community.
- Education: Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Experience: Two years of related food service experience preferred.
- Leadership & Skills: Potential need for leadership skills and experience if supervising staff, accompanied by excellent communication skills (written and verbal).