First Cook

MaineHealth•Portland, ME

About The Position

The First Cook performs a variety of food-service and kitchen duties, including serving customers, preparing food, transporting and emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning the kitchen, serving, and seating areas. The role also assists with receiving and storing stock, cashiering, checking and recording hot and cold temperatures, and washing dishes. Previous experience demonstrating safe food handling, food preparation, and sanitation techniques is required. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position pays $21.97 to $29.28 per hour; compensation for part-time positions is prorated based on scheduled hours and applicable FTE.

Requirements

  • Previous experience demonstrating the ability to perform safe food handling, food preparation, and sanitation techniques.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
  • Computer and computerized cash register skills.
  • Ability to handle cash, make change, and count money as required by some duties.

Responsibilities

  • Serve customers.
  • Prepare food.
  • Transport and empty trash receptacles.
  • Clean the kitchen, serving areas, and seating areas.
  • Assist with receiving and storing stock.
  • Perform cashiering duties.
  • Check and record hot and cold temperatures.
  • Wash dishes.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Student loan assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-being resources
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Recognition programs
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Shift differentials or other incentives, where applicable
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