L'Acadie COOK -CPT

Description

Status:

Casual Part-Time

12 Hours a week

Job Summary:   Cook – L’Acadie

L’Acadie is seeking a reliable and skilled Casual Part-Time Cook to prepare meals for our residents in accordance with dietitian guidelines, State and Federal regulations, and Cary Medical Center policies and procedures. This position involves working independently for a single 12-hour shift during the week, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have experience in meal preparation in a healthcare or residential setting, attention to detail, and the ability to ensure safe, nutritious, and appealing meals for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to dietitian instructions and approved menus.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and organizational food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Work independently, managing time and tasks efficiently during the assigned shift.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation to meet resident needs.

We take pride in our workplace culture — so much so that our employees have voted us one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth consecutive year. At Cary, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.

Essential Job Duties:

• Must use all equipment per manufacture specifications and recommendations.
• Will assist in the inventory of food and supplies with regards to Dietary Services.
• Must prepare all food items on the breakfast, dinner, and supper menu according to individual productions sheets and must pay particular attention to specialty diets as ordered by the primary Physician and Clinical Dietician.
• Must maintain extremely high standards of quality in food preparation by the use of standardized recipes, proper cooking methods, and portion size, in coordination with state, federal requirements, and organizational policy and procedure.
• Must ensure that all foods are served at appropriate temperatures as identified by state, federal requirements and organizational policy and procedure.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, assisted living, or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Must be able to read and comprehend greater than grade 10 level of instruction.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, perform fractions and calculate percentages.

Schedule:

Casual Part-Time (12hour)

• 1 shift per week (12 hours) between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM  / plus vacation and call-out coverage as needed.

Contact:

• To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email klandeen@carymed.org.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information.