Cook

Dexter Health Care • Dexter, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dexter Health Care is a 53-bed full-service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility offering specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services. Our experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff follow evidence-based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety, with a commitment to delivering the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. We offer a flexible schedule with an every-other-weekend rotation. Our Cooks work with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our Residents.

Requirements

• Two years related food service experience preferred
• Position may need leadership skills and experience, if supervising staff
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct
• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Assure that food and supplies for the meal are readily available

Benefits

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Full benefits for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Flexible savings account, including medical and dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Employer paid life insurance
• Home and auto insurance through payroll deduction
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through Vizient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree