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.
Requirements
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
Helpful Experience Includes:
Healthcare or long-term care food service
Restaurant, cafeteria, or hospitality cooking
High-volume meal preparation
Why Work at Gray Birch?
Stable, consistent hours with built-in flexibility
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
Your work matters here. Every meal you prepare supports someone's day.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Scheduled Work Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits
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.Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.Physical Wellness:We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.Emotional Wellness: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.Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.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.Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.Career Mobility: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 .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
Job Summary:
MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable, hardworking Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team at Gray Birch in Augusta. This is a hands-on role where your work directly supports residents every day through quality meal preparation.
Job Description:
Position: Cook
Location: Augusta, ME
Schedule: 32 hours per week
Shift: Variable
Mainegeneral · Augusta, ME