Cook

Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation•Dover-Foxcroft, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Position is for a Cook. The person hired for this position will prep and cook for our 93 bed facility. The Cook also works closely with the Dietary Aides and serves meals in our Assisted Living Area. This is a Full Time position and the ideal candidate will be familiar with food sanitation and large scale food production techniques. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. 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!

Requirements

Familiarity with food sanitation and large scale food production techniques.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Two years of related food service experience preferred.
Potential need for leadership skills and experience if supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Review menus prior to food preparation, and handle the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods tailored to resident nutritional needs.
Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct and ensure all food and supplies for meals are readily available.
Maintain general upkeep of the kitchen, and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary, help standardize work methods, and provide leadership and supervision to staff when needed.