Cook

Hawthorne House • Freeport, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Currently looking for a candidate with availability to work various morning/evening Shifts & every other weekend. 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

• Availability to work various morning/evening Shifts & every other weekend.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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