MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable, hardworking Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team at the Alzheimer's Care Center in Augusta. This is a hands-on role where your work directly supports residents every day through quality meal preparation. This position offers variable hours, allowing team members to stay flexible and support all aspects of the kitchen operation.
Position: CookLocation: Augusta, MESchedule: Per DiemShift: VariablePerks:We partner with Payactiv, which lets you access the wages you’ve already earned before payday. Work today. Access your pay tomorrow.
If you’ve earned it, you shouldn’t have to wait two weeks to use it. What You’ll Do:Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food to be preparedCook and prepare meals for patients/residents, cafeteria service, and catering needsFollow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and qualityPrepare daily menu items to ensure food is ready at scheduled service timesAssist with customer-facing and service duties as neededAdhere to all food safety guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and preparationMaintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work areaWork as part of a team to keep meal service running smoothly and on timeIn the absence of department leadership, help guide staff to complete daily responsibilitiesThis is a physically active role.
You will be on your feet, bending, lifting, and moving throughout your shift. What We’re Looking For:Previous cooking experience requiredDependable and punctualAbility to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentCan follow directions and standardized recipesWorks well with others and supports the teamTakes pride in quality and consistencyPositive attitude and strong work ethicHelpful Experience Includes:Healthcare or long-term care food serviceRestaurant, cafeteria, or hospitality cookingHigh-volume meal preparationWhy Work at the Alzheimer's Care Center?
Stable, consistent hours with built-in flexibilityA team that supports work-life balance and helps prevent burnoutA workplace that prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents and staffOn-the-job training and opportunities to growYour work matters here. Every meal you prepare supports someone’s day. Compensation Information:$18.00 - $31.50The hourly
shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.
We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0Job Exempt: NoBenefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle. Emotional Wellness:When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness:Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Career Mobility:Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.
We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .