Cook

About Us

A family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride.

Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care This Position is for a Cook.

The person hired for this position will prep and cook for our 93 bed facility. The Cook also works closely with the Dietary Aides and serves meals in our Assisted Living Area. This is a Full Time position and the ideal candidate will be familiar with food sanitation and large scale food production techniques. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Prepare Wholesome, Delicious Meals: Join Us as a Cook! Are you the type of person who takes pride in creating appetizing, healthful meals, working with a dynamic team, and making a positive impression on residents, families, and visitors every single day? Working for a Maine-owned company while taking care of Maine people, our cooks play an essential role in resident health and happiness.

If you want a rewarding culinary role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team!

About the Role

Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people, our Cook works with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our residents. As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us in health care and the food services field!

Key Responsibilities

Review menus prior to food preparation, and handle the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods tailored to resident nutritional needs. Quality & Accuracy: Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct and ensure all food and supplies for meals are readily available. Kitchen Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain general upkeep of the kitchen, and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary, help standardize work methods, and provide leadership and supervision to staff when needed.

What We Offer

Designed to support your work-life balance. Career Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us. Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, a flexible savings account (including medical and dependent care), home and auto insurance through payroll deduction, and employee discounts through Vizient.

Time Off & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees and an Employee Assistance Program. Purpose: A great place to grow in healthcare and the food services field while making a difference in your community.

Qualifications

& Requirements Education: Associate’s degree preferred, but not required. Experience: Two years of related food service experience preferred. Leadership & Skills: Potential need for leadership skills and experience if supervising staff, accompanied by excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents?

Apply today and join a team that values your leadership, dedication, and care!