Cook Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: Avesta Housing in Portland, ME is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents at 75 State Street. The role requires one year of cooking experience, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. This full-time position pays $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, plus shift differentials and includes benefits such as health and dental plans, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, and professional development assistance. Apply now for this rewarding opportunity!
Job Description
Cook
Cook
Portland, ME
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Avesta Housing is seeking a hard working, reliable and dedicated Cook to prepare and serve a wide variety of foods for regular and modified diets for residents of 75 State Street. About 75 State Street
Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family. Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!
What it’s Like to Work Here
Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta’s 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.
What We’re Looking For
The person who is ready for this opportunity will have the following requirements:
Excellent judgment
Caring attitude
Detail oriented
Good communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of working with kitchen tools, preparing meals, and serving to a community
Requirements
Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements One year of cooking experience (preferably in a healthcare setting)
Must be able to work independently as well as a part of a team, under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor
Flexible schedule and willingness to work on evenings and weekends
Good communication skills and ability to interact with people effectively
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This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly position that pays $17.00 – $20.00 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials.
Benefits
We have excellent employee benefits, including: Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees 7 paid holidays
Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
Professional development assistance
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
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Salary Description
$17.00 – $20.00
