Cook

Cook Opportunity at Hawthorne HouseHawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surrounding 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.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 RoleWorking 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!Key ResponsibilitiesMeal Preparation & Cooking: Review menus prior to food preparation, and handle the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods tailored to resident nutritional needs.Quality & Accuracy: Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct and ensure all food and supplies for meals are readily available.Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain general upkeep of the kitchen, and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary, help standardize work methods, and provide leadership and supervision to staff when needed.What We Offer YouFlexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance.Career Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us.Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, a flexible savings account (including medical and dependent care), home and auto insurance through payroll deduction, and employee discounts through Vizient.Time Off & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees and an Employee Assistance Program.Purpose: A great place to grow in healthcare and the food services field while making a difference in your community.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Associate's degree preferred, but not required.Experience: Two years of related food service experience preferred.Leadership & Skills: Potential need for leadership skills and experience if supervising staff, accompanied by excellent communication skills (written and verbal).Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today and join a team that values your leadership, dedication, and care!