City of Portland – Cook I – Barron Center Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1202054City of Portland – Cook I – Barron CenterFull-time 37.5 hours per weekThe Barron Center is a 219-bed, municipally operated, long-teACrm andskilled care nursing home which includes a dementia unit. The City ofPortland and the Barron Center take pride in our long history ofcompassionate and individualized care. We work with the guidingprinciple that Kindness Matters. Now is your chance to have the job youalways wanted – being a part of a team that makes a difference in thelives of our residents. The ideal team member will be a leader thattakes pride in their work and values working in a long term carefacility.

The Cook I prepares food in an industrial kitchen in accordance withdetailed menus and resident needs. Work includes preparing and cookingfood, operating standard cooking equipment and maintaining an orderlyand clean kitchen.

The schedule is Monday & Tuesday 5 AM – 1 PM and Sunday, Wednesday &Thursday 11 AM – 7 PM.

Required Skills & Experience:

Must have knowledge of large scale cooking practices.Graduate of culinary arts program or experience preferred.Supervisory experience preferred.Must possess valid Maine Class C driver’s license or the ability toobtain within first six months of employment.Must pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Applications accepted until filledOffers of employment are contingent upon the completion of asatisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 6M) –

Salary Range:

$20.51 -$22.82/hr. plus any applicable shift differentials.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits andcollegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellnessincentivesThirteen paid holidaysSick, vacation, and personal leaveLife, dental, vision and income protection insurancesChoice of retirement plans, including a pension planUse of City recreation facilitiesDiscount on professional development programs through USM and ThomasCollegeIf you have questions or need assistance with the application, pleasecontact Denise Perkins at 207-541-6639/ denisep@portlandmaine.gov.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employeesneed to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebratingall dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are consideredwithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genderexpression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status,disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.govTo apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6141574