Cook - Per Diem

United States·Augustamid

CookFood Service

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Key Responsibilities

Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared Cook and prepare meals for patients/residents, cafeteria service,

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CookFood Service

MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable, hardworking Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team at Glenridge in Augusta. This is a hands-on role where your work directly supports residents every day through quality meal preparation.

This position offers per diem hours, allowing team members to stay flexible and support all aspects of the kitchen operation.

What We Offer

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We partner with Payactiv, which lets you access the wages you’ve already earned before payday.

Work today. Access your pay tomorrow.

If you’ve earned it, you shouldn’t have to wait two weeks to use it.

✓A team that supports work-life balance and helps prevent burnout

✓A workplace that prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents and staff

✓On-the-job training and opportunities to grow

Responsibilities

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→Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared
→Cook and prepare meals for patients/residents, cafeteria service, and catering needs
→Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
→Prepare daily menu items to ensure food is ready at scheduled service times
→Assist with customer-facing and service duties as needed
→Adhere to all food safety guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and preparation
→Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work area
→Work as part of a team to keep meal service running smoothly and on time
→In the absence of department leadership, help guide staff to complete daily responsibilities

This is a physically active role. You will be on your feet, bending, lifting, and moving throughout your shift.

Previous cooking experience required
Dependable and punctual
Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Can follow direction and standardized recipes
Works well with others and supports the team
Takes pride in quality and consistency
Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Healthcare or long-term care food service
Restaurant, cafeteria, or hospitality cooking
High-volume meal preparation

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .