Cook

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: 16.10

PayRate Interval: Weekly

PayRate Max: 16.10

Shift: Evenings

New increased rates!

Part Time and Full Time positions available!

Colonial Health Care is a Maine owned and operated, award-winning nursing facility located on a quiet street in Lincoln, Maine. At Colonial, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of those we serve and our friendly staff. We are truly a team in every sense and we believe and support one another as we all work together. Colonial Health Care has a great on-boarding program and offers several staff growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement, earn while you learn opportunities, a full benefit package with generous earned-benefit time, holiday pay, annual performance pay rate increases and staffing ratios higher than competitors. Come join us and become part of our supportive team. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Colonial Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Cook Job Summary~

Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people 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.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

• 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

Requirements:

Education: Associate’s degree preferred, not required

Experience: Two years related food service experience preferred

Leadership: Position may need leadership skills and experience, if supervising staff

Excellent communications skills, written and verbal

As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shifts

• Tuition reimbursement and education support

• Full time employees have access to full benefits; 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

• A great place to grow in health care and the food services field

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.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.