Cook
Company: Avesta
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including free medical
insurance! Come find out what makes 75 State Street so
special!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.POSITION SUMMARY: As a cook you will prepare and serve a
wide variety of foods for regular and modified diets for residents
while complying with all State and Federal regulations and the
Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted
Housing Programs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepare food by maintaining
nutrition and presentation standards and following preparation
procedures as directed by the Executive Chef, Dining Service
Director, or Lead Cook.Prepare and serve food for regular and
modified diets.Prepare or assist in preparation of food and
beverages for special functions.Responsible for the overall
cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and food storage areas on
assigned shift.Assure that appropriate alternate choices of meals
are available to residents upon request.Oversee the serving line
they are responsible for.Conducts daily shift pre-meal menu review
as needed.Maintain resident confidentiality and abide by all
relevant HIPAA and HITECH regulations and uphold Resident
Rights.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:Project a positive image of the
organization at all times.Avoid waste of resident and facility
resources.Work cooperatively and productively with coworkers.Must
value and foster an environment that ensures respect, support and
safety for all members of the 75 State Street community, and
actively promote the expansion of ideas, perspectives, and
understanding that comes from having a diverse and inclusive
community.Follow safety procedures and report safety hazards
promptly, according to policies and procedures.Perform other duties
as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:One year of cooking experience,
preferably in a health care setting.Sanitation course certification
preferred.Under the overall direction of the Executive Chef, must
be able to work independently.Good communication skills and ability
to interact with people effectively.Ability to handle multiple
tasks and stressful situations.Flexible with work schedule; willing
to work evenings, weekends and overtime.Ability to lift 50
pounds.Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle.Benefits:
Excellent benefit package including employer paid health, dental,
vision, 403(b), flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
life, long and short term disability, paid holidays, paid parental
leave, and generous earned time. Excellent working
environment.PM21
Requirements:
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Keywords: Avesta, Portland , Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Portland, Maine
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